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Senegal visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Surinamese citizens receive their visa for Senegal at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Senegal visa?
Visa-free entry and short-stay entry visa (less than three months)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Less than three months for visa-exempt visitors; for visa holders, the length of stay and number of entries are set by the mission on the visa sticker.
- Fee
- €15.25
- Processing time
- Not published; consulates say processing times vary and advise checking them before buying a ticket. Category C nationals wait for Interior Ministry clearance.
For the tourist visa, Senegal’s official sources give a standard fee of €15.25. Processing time, as Senegal states it: Not published; consulates say processing times vary and advise checking them before buying a ticket. Category C nationals wait for Interior Ministry clearance. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Less than three months for visa-exempt visitors; for visa holders, the length of stay and number of entries are set by the mission on the visa sticker.
Senegalese citizens travelling to Suriname
SenegalSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of Senegal
Travel advice for Senegal
- 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.
For a trip from Suriname to Senegal, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Senegal at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 30 November 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Senegal (updated 15 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Senegal (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Senegal
Surinamese citizens may stay in Senegal for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Senegal.
How Surinamese citizens apply
Surinamese citizens receive the visa for Senegal at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Senegal’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens
The Gambia and Mali require Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Senegalese citizens travelling to Suriname
Senegalese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Suriname, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Surinamese citizens receive their visa for Senegal at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Surinamese citizens stay in Senegal?
Surinamese citizens can stay in Senegal for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Senegal tourist visa cost?
Senegal’s official sources give a standard fee of €15.25 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Not published; consulates say processing times vary and advise checking them before buying a ticket. Category C nationals wait for Interior Ministry clearance.
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Senegalese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Suriname, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Surinamese citizens enter Senegal visa-free?
No; Surinamese citizens need a visa on arrival in Senegal.
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.