Senegal
Spain
Spain visa for Senegalese citizens
Entry requirement
Spain requires Senegalese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Spain’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Spanish missions in Senegal
- Embassy of Spain in Dakar
Avenue Nelson Mandela 18-20, Dakar
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All missions of Spain in Senegal
Spain has 2 missions in Senegal, with its embassy in Dakar. Consulates: Dakar.
Spain: visa decisions in Senegal
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,355 | 3,699 | 3,312 | 47.2% | 8.4% |
| 2024 | 8,410 | 3,533 | 3,045 | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| 2025 | 7,343 | 3,070 | 3,431 | 52.3% | 7.9% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Senegal (Dakar) received 7,343 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,070. The refusal rate was 52.3%. The refusal rate rose by 6.1 points from 46.2% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 13% compared with 2024 (8,410).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 51.9% of the applications lodged in Senegal that year, from 25.7% at the consulates of Germany to 82.1% at those of Portugal. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 3rd 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
Spanish citizens travelling to Senegal
SpainSenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal visa for citizens of Spain
Travel advice for Spain
- 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 Spain can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Senegalese citizens can stay in Spain
How long Senegalese citizens may stay in Spain 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 Spanish embassy in Dakar and the consulate in Dakar, or to a visa centre acting for Spain; fees, documents and processing times are published by Spain.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets Senegalese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Senegalese citizens
Andorra, Portugal and France require Senegalese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Senegal
Spanish 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 Spain?
Spain requires Senegalese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Senegal?
The Spanish embassy in Senegal is in Dakar; there is also a consulate in Dakar.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for Senegal: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Senegalese citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Senegalese citizens need a visa for Spain obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.