Algeria to Senegal visa requirements

Visa required

Senegal requires Algerian passport holders to obtain a visa before travel, available as visa on arrival at Dakar airport.

Last verified: 2026-02-05

At a glance

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Passport validity See requirements
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Recommended

What Algeria travellers need to know

If you hold a Algeria passport and plan to visit Senegal for tourism, current guidance indicates you need a visa in advance.

Senegal requires Algerian passport holders to obtain a visa before travel, available as visa on arrival at Dakar airport.

Plan your trip around a stay of about the period shown on your visa or entry stamp, and confirm the final duration with immigration on arrival or on your visa sticker/eVisa.

Carry a passport that remains valid for your full stay in Senegal, with blank pages for stamps where required.

Visa on arrival is available at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport for Category B countries.

Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Algeria to Senegal.

Entry requirements

  • Present valid passport, return ticket, and hotel booking at the airport.
  • Yellow fever vaccination may be required.

Visa on arrival is available at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport for Category B countries.

How to prepare (Algeria → Senegal)

  1. 1

    Find the Senegal embassy, consulate, or visa centre that serves applicants in Algeria (or your country of residence).

  2. 2

    Book an appointment and download the current tourist-visa checklist.

  3. 3

    Prepare passport, photos, itinerary, invitation/hotel proof, bank statements, and forms.

  4. 4

    Submit biometrics/fees and track the application until the passport is returned.

  5. 5

    Only buy non-refundable tickets after the visa is granted, unless your airline allows flexible holds.

Documents checklist

  • Valid Algeria passport (check validity rules above)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation in Senegal
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Completed visa application form and supporting checklist documents
  • Travel insurance (recommended)

Frequently asked questions

Do Algeria citizens need a visa for Senegal?

Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Algeria travellers need a visa in advance for tourism to Senegal. Senegal requires Algerian passport holders to obtain a visa before travel, available as visa on arrival at Dakar airport.

How long can I stay in Senegal on a Algeria passport?

Stay length depends on the visa or entry permission issued. Confirm with official Senegal immigration guidance before travel.

What documents should Algeria travellers carry to Senegal?

At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Check whether yellow fever or other health certificates apply to your route.

Where can I verify Senegal entry rules officially?

Start with: Senegal Visa Information; Senegal Embassy in UK — Visa Categories. Requirements can change without notice.

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Important

This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.