Senegal visa-free entry for citizens of the Congo: 2026 entry rules

No. With a passport from the Republic of the Congo, a short tourist stay in Senegal is visa-free, for a maximum of 90 days. There is no visa application to submit and no visa fee to pay. If you are planning to work, study or settle, ask the embassy or a consulate of Senegal about the applicable rules.

As no visa is involved, there is no processing time to plan for. Instead, set your dates so that you leave Senegal before the 90 permitted days are up, with some margin in case your flight changes. Before departure, check with the Senegalese authorities that the entry conditions have not changed.

A valid passport is required; as no minimum validity is set in our sources, have it confirmed by Senegal’s diplomatic mission before you travel. On entry, the Senegalese authorities may ask for a return or onward ticket, the address of your accommodation and proof of sufficient funds for the length of your stay.

This trip involves no visa fee. Keep your passport, tickets and accommodation booking in one folder, with copies stored separately. If your itinerary includes connecting flights, also keep proof of each flight. Any other requirement, including health-related ones, should be checked with the embassy or a consulate of Senegal.