Somalia to Senegal visa requirements
Somali passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DIASS) for tourism, free of charge, for stays up to 90 days.
Last verified: 2026-03-11
At a glance
What Somalia travellers need to know
If you hold a Somalia passport and plan to visit Senegal for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Somali passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DIASS) for tourism, free of charge, for stays up to 90 days.
Typical stay guidance: Visa on arrival permits up to 90 days stay; 90 days within 180-day period limit.
Passport rule: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
Health note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for entry.
Visa on arrival is available only at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport. For entry via land borders or other airports, apply for a visa in advance. Always confirm current requirements with Senegal authorities.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Somalia to Senegal.
Entry requirements
- Senegal grants visa on arrival for Somali citizens at Dakar International Airport only (Category B); no fee applies.
- Documents required for Visa on Arrival: valid passport (6+ months), return air ticket, proof of accommodation (hotel booking) or invitation letter, and yellow fever vaccination certificate.
- If you do not arrive at Dakar Airport, you must obtain a visa in advance from a Senegalese embassy or consulate.
- Total stay under visa-free/visa-on-arrival is limited to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism.
Stay
Visa on arrival permits up to 90 days stay; 90 days within 180-day period limit.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for entry.
Visa on arrival is available only at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport. For entry via land borders or other airports, apply for a visa in advance. Always confirm current requirements with Senegal authorities.
How to prepare (Somalia → Senegal)
- 1
Confirm Somalia passport holders still qualify for visa on arrival in Senegal.
- 2
Prepare the VOA fee in the currency accepted at your arrival airport.
- 3
Pack passport photos, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
- 4
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 Somalia passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Senegal
- Proof of funds: Proof of accommodation or invitation letter required.
- Onward travel: Return air ticket required.
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Somalia citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-03-11), Somalia travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Senegal. Somali passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DIASS) for tourism, free of charge, for stays up to 90 days.
How long can I stay in Senegal on a Somalia passport?
Visa on arrival permits up to 90 days stay; 90 days within 180-day period limit.
What documents should Somalia travellers carry to Senegal?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for entry.
Where can I verify Senegal entry rules officially?
Start with: Senegal Ministry of the Interior — Foreigners Entry (Titres de voyage et séjour); Senegal Embassy London — Visa Nationals & categories (Category B: VOA at Dakar); UK Government travel advice — Senegal entry requirements. Requirements can change without notice.
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Sources
- Senegal Ministry of the Interior — Foreigners Entry (Titres de voyage et séjour)
- Senegal Embassy London — Visa Nationals & categories (Category B: VOA at Dakar)
- UK Government travel advice — Senegal entry requirements
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.