🇸🇳 Senegal visa requirements for Eritrean citizens
Yes — Eritrean citizens need a visa to enter Senegal, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Eritrea passport holders
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Senegal. Applications generally go through a Senegal embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Senegal immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Eritrean passport ranks #187 worldwide, opening 40 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (11 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Senegal is not among them — it is one of the 109 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Senegalese citizens traveling to Eritrea face the same requirement (visa required).
Across Western Africa as a whole, 9 of 16 destinations are open to Eritrean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Senegal
- Capital
- Dakar
- Region
- Western Africa
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French
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Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Yes — Eritrean citizens need a visa to enter Senegal, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Senegal?
The currency in Senegal is the West African CFA franc (Fr). The capital city is Dakar.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Eritrean citizens traveling to Senegal. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Senegal embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Eritrean passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.