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title: Senegal visa for citizens of Australia
description: "Citizens of Australia can get a visa on arrival in Senegal. Stay up to 90 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Senegal visa for citizens of Australia

Citizens of Australia can get a visa on arrival in Senegal.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival (Tourist)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at entry point** — Present yourself at the designated VOA counter at airport or land border
2. **Submit documents** — Hand over passport, photo, onward ticket, and vaccination certificate
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the applicable visa fee in cash (local CFA or USD/EUR)
4. **Receive visa sticker** — Visa is affixed to passport and stamped by immigration officer

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (min 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent colour photo
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight booking leaving Senegal
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statements or cash
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): International certificate required for entry

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of ~$100 per day
- Bank statements
- Cash on arrival

Proof of funds may be requested at discretion of officer

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is not available at all land borders; confirm with airline before travel

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Obtain the yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before travel and carry the certificate

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Australia need a visa for Senegal?

Citizens of Australia can get a visa on arrival in Senegal. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (Tourist).

### How long can citizens of Australia stay in Senegal?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of Australia need for Senegal?

Valid passport (min 6 months validity); Passport-size photograph; Return or onward ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds.

### How long must my passport be valid for Senegal?

At least 6 months.

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