Senegal
South Africa
South Africa visa for Senegalese citizens
Entry requirement
Senegalese citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.
South African missions in Senegal
- Embassy of South Africa in Dakar
Mermoz Sud, Lotissement École de Police, Dakar
South Africa has 1 mission in Senegal, with its embassy in Dakar.
South African citizens travelling to Senegal
South AfricaSenegal Visa on arrival Senegal visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Senegalese citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Senegalese citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Senegalese citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Senegalese citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Senegalese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Africa’s neighbours for Senegalese citizens
Mozambique admits Senegalese citizens visa-free. Eswatini and Lesotho require Senegalese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Senegal
Senegal issues South African citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Senegalese citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
Where is the South African embassy in Senegal?
The South African embassy in Senegal is in Dakar.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Senegal issues South African citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Senegalese citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Senegalese citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.
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.