Senegal
Portugal
Portugal visa for Senegalese citizens
Entry requirement
Senegalese citizens need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Portugal visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dakar.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt
Which Portugal visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days
Apply on E-VISA – Portuguese MFA appointment and application portal
Portugal’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is pedidodevistos.mne.gov.pt. Processing time, as Portugal states it: Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Portuguese missions in Senegal
- Embassy of Portugal in Dakar
Impasse Ambassade du Portugal, Dakar
Portugal has 1 mission in Senegal, with its embassy in Dakar.
Portugal: visa decisions in Senegal
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,984 | 876 | 1,108 | 55.8% | 28.4% |
| 2024 | 1,986 | 471 | 1,304 | 73.4% | 23.8% |
| 2025 | 2,145 | 384 | 1,761 | 82.1% | 18.8% |
In 2025, Portugal’s embassy and consulates in Senegal (Dakar) received 2,145 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 384. The refusal rate was 82.1%. The refusal rate rose by 8.7 points from 73.4% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 8% compared with 2024 (1,986).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 51.9% of the applications lodged in Senegal that year. Portugal’s consulates worldwide refused 23.3%. Portugal was the 7th most applied-for Schengen state in Senegal.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Senegal, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Portuguese citizens travelling to Senegal
PortugalSenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal visa for citizens of Portugal
Travel advice for Portugal
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Senegal to Portugal, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Portugal at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Portugal (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Portugal (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Senegalese citizens can stay in Portugal
How long Senegalese citizens may stay in Portugal is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Senegalese citizens apply
In Senegal, applications go to the Portuguese embassy in Dakar, or to a visa centre acting for Portugal; fees, documents and processing times are published by Portugal.
Portugal and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Portugal lets Senegalese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Portugal when it is the main destination of the trip.
Portugal’s neighbours for Senegalese citizens
Spain requires Senegalese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Senegal
Portuguese citizens do not need a visa for Senegal: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Senegalese citizens need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel.
Where is the Portuguese embassy in Senegal?
The Portuguese embassy in Senegal is in Dakar.
How much does the Portugal tourist visa cost?
Portugal’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Portuguese citizens do not need a visa for Senegal: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Senegalese citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
No; Senegalese citizens need a visa for Portugal obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.