Eritrea passport → Senegal

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Senegal?

Visa required in advance

Eritrean passport holders need a visa for Senegal, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Senegal at a glance

Capital: Dakar
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages: French
Calling code: +221
Region: Western Africa

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Senegal for other passports

EritreaVisa required
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 Eritrean passport holders

BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
GhanaVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
LiberiaeVisa

Common questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Senegal?

Eritrean passport holders need a visa for Senegal, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Eritrean citizens stay in Senegal?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Eritrean citizens get a visa on arrival in Senegal?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Eritrean citizens visit without a visa?

37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Eritrea passport ranks #87 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.