All travellers
British nationals are not subject to entry restrictions when entering Senegal. You should still check with your airline what documentation you will need to carry with you before travelling.
Health control measures for COVID19 at Senegal’s borders have been lifted. When you travel to Senegal, you:
- do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive
- do not need to quarantine when you arrive
This applies whether you are vaccinated or not.
If you’re fully vaccinated
Entry requirements for Senegal are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
If you’re not fully vaccinated
Entry requirements for Senegal are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
If you’re transiting through Senegal
Transiting is when you pass through one country on the way to your final destination. Check with your airline before departing.
Exemptions
There are no exemptions to Senegal’s entry requirements.
Check your passport and travel documents before you travel
Check with your travel provider to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements.
Passport validity
If you are visiting Senegal, your passport should be valid for six months from the date you arrive.
Visas
You don’t need a visa to travel to Senegal. If you intend to stay in Senegal for longer than 3 months, you’ll need to register with the local authorities in order to obtain a ‘Carte d’étranger’. You should do this after your arrival in Senegal.
Evidence of return or onward travel
You may be refused entry if you don’t have evidence of return or onward travel.
Yellow fever certificate requirements
Check whether you need a yellow fever certificate by visiting the National Travel Health Network and Centre’s TravelHealthPro website.