United Kingdom
Senegal
Senegal visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at senegal-embassy.uk
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Senegalese citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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 the United Kingdom 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Senegal
British citizens may stay in Senegal for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Senegal.
Senegal’s neighbours for British citizens
The Gambia admits British citizens visa-free. Mali requires British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Senegalese citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Senegalese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Senegal?
British citizens can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Senegal?
British citizens can stay in Senegal for up to 90 days.
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Senegalese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Can British citizens enter Senegal visa-free?
Yes, British citizens can enter Senegal without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.