Malta passport → Senegal
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Visa-free entry90 days
Maltese passport holders can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Senegal at a glance
- Capital
- Dakar
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +221
- Region
- Western Africa
Senegal for other passports
- MaltaVisa-free90 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 Maltese passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days
Common questions
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Maltese passport holders can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Maltese citizens stay in Senegal?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Maltese citizens get a visa on arrival in Senegal?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Maltese citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Malta passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Maltese citizens (edited 30 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Senegal before you travel.