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title: Senegal visa for citizens of Mauritania
description: Citizens of Mauritania can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Senegal visa for citizens of Mauritania

Citizens of Mauritania can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (cash, bank statement, or credit card)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a Senegalese port of entry (airport or land border)** — Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter before clearing immigration.
2. **Present required documents** — Hand over valid passport, photograph, onward ticket, proof of funds, and yellow fever certificate.
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the visa fee (approximately 50 USD in cash, local currency may be accepted).
4. **Receive visa and enter Senegal** — Visa is stamped into passport; proceed to immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent color photo, 2x2 inches.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel out of Senegal.
- **Accommodation proof** (Supporting, optional): Hotel reservation or invitation letter from host.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash or bank statement showing at least $200 per day of stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for travelers arriving from endemic areas.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** 200 USD per day
- cash
- bank statement
- credit card

Border officers may ask to see evidence of funds covering the entire stay.

## Good to know

- VOA is not available at all border crossings; confirm availability before travel.
- Overstaying may result in fines or future entry bans.
- Yellow fever certificate may be required even if not arriving from an endemic country.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Carry a printed or digital copy of your outbound itinerary.
- **Inability to pay visa fee in cash (USD or XOF)** — Carry small denomination USD or local currency (CFA francs) for the fee.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Mauritania can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photograph; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Accommodation proof.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Senegal visa for every passport](/visa/senegal)
- [Every destination for Mauritania passport holders](/visa/passport/mauritania)