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title: Senegal visa for citizens of Switzerland
description: Citizens of Switzerland 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 Switzerland

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

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free entry (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required
- **Proof of funds:** Not specified

## How to apply

1. **Check entry requirements** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond stay and has blank pages.
2. **Prepare supporting documents** — Have proof of onward travel, accommodation, and yellow fever vaccination if applicable.
3. **Travel to Senegal** — Present passport and any requested documents at the border.

## Documents checklist

- **Swiss passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay)** (Identity): Must have a blank visa page.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): Not always requested but recommended.
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation)** (Travel, optional): May be asked at border.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash equivalent.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for entry from endemic areas; recommended for all travelers.

## Proof of funds

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

May be requested at immigration.

## Good to know

- Always verify current entry rules with the nearest Senegalese embassy before travel.
- Health requirements (yellow fever, COVID-19) may change.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination for travelers from endemic countries** — Get vaccinated and carry the certificate.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Switzerland can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free entry (up to 90 days).

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Swiss passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay); Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation); Proof of sufficient funds.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Senegal visa for every passport](/visa/senegal)
- [Every destination for Switzerland passport holders](/visa/passport/switzerland)