Ethiopia to Senegal visa requirements
Senegal’s embassy guidance lists Ethiopia under Category B: visa on arrival at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) only, for stays up to 3 months (no charge), with supporting documents.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
What Ethiopia travellers need to know
If you hold a Ethiopia passport and plan to visit Senegal for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Senegal’s embassy guidance lists Ethiopia under Category B: visa on arrival at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) only, for stays up to 3 months (no charge), with supporting documents.
Plan your trip around a stay of about 90 days, 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.
This guidance is airport-specific; confirm current rules and any airline requirements before travel.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Ethiopia to Senegal.
Entry requirements
- Senegal’s Category B requires documents such as a return air ticket, valid passport, hotel booking/letter of invitation/business letter, and yellow fever vaccination.
This guidance is airport-specific; confirm current rules and any airline requirements before travel.
How to prepare (Ethiopia → Senegal)
- 1
Confirm Ethiopia passport holders still qualify for visa on arrival in Senegal.
- 2
Prepare the VOA fee in the currency accepted at your arrival airport.
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Pack passport photos, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
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Complete any arrival card or health form before landing when available.
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Keep the VOA receipt with your passport for the rest of your trip.
Documents checklist
- Valid Ethiopia passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Senegal
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopia citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Ethiopia travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Senegal. Senegal’s embassy guidance lists Ethiopia under Category B: visa on arrival at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) only, for stays up to 3 months (no charge), with supporting documents.
How long can I stay in Senegal on a Ethiopia passport?
Guidance commonly allows stays up to 90 days for tourism, subject to the stamp, visa, or authorisation you receive.
What documents should Ethiopia 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: Embassy of Senegal (London) — Visa nationals & categories (Ethiopia: Category B); Embassy of Senegal (London) — visa on arrival guidance. Requirements can change without notice.
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Sources
- Embassy of Senegal (London) — Visa nationals & categories (Ethiopia: Category B)
- Embassy of Senegal (London) — visa on arrival guidance
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.