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title: Senegal visa for citizens of Suriname
description: "Citizens of Suriname can get a visa on arrival in Senegal. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Senegal visa for citizens of Suriname

Citizens of Suriname 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 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **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. **Prepare required documents** — Ensure passport valid for 6+ months, photos, onward ticket, and yellow fever certificate if needed.
2. **Complete arrival card on plane or at airport** — Fill out the immigration form provided during flight or upon arrival.
3. **Proceed to visa on arrival counter** — Upon landing, go to the designated visa on arrival desk at the airport.
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photos, arrival card, and pay the visa fee in cash (local currency or USD).
5. **Receive visa and enter Senegal** — Visa is stamped in passport; proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent passport-sized photos.
- **Completed arrival card** (Travel): Fill out the immigration form on arrival.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward or return travel.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash sufficient for stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from an endemic area.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- bank statement
- cash on person

Immigration may ask for proof of sufficient funds.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is available only at certain entry points (Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport).
- Ensure passport has at least two blank pages.
- Tourist visa on arrival is typically valid for up to 30 days.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Get vaccinated and carry the certificate if arriving from an endemic country.
- **Inadequate proof of onward travel** — Book a return or onward ticket before arrival.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Suriname can get a visa on arrival in Senegal. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photographs; Completed arrival card; Return or onward ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Proof of accommodation; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Senegal visa for every passport](/visa/senegal)
- [Every destination for Suriname passport holders](/visa/passport/suriname)