Australia passport → Senegal
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Visa on arrival90 days
Australian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Senegal for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Senegal at a glance
- Capital
- Dakar
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +221
- Region
- Western Africa
Senegal for other passports
- AustraliaVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa on arrival30 days
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival30 days
Nearby in Western Africa for Australian passport holders
GambiaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
Common questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Australian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Senegal for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Senegal?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Australian citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Australia passport ranks #12 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Australian citizens (edited 21 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.