United States
Senegal
Senegal visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US 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 ambasenegal-us.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Senegalese citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
US citizens planning a trip to Senegal can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 US citizens can stay in Senegal
US citizens may stay in Senegal for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Senegal.
Senegal’s neighbours for US citizens
Mali requires US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Senegalese citizens travelling to the United States
Senegalese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Senegal?
US citizens can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Senegal?
US citizens can stay in Senegal for up to 90 days.
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for the United States?
Senegalese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Can US citizens enter Senegal visa-free?
Yes, US 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.