Do I need to provide completed visa application form?

Apply through your nearest Senegalese consulate. Applicants from some countries additionally need prior authorization from Senegal's Interior Ministry, apply around 2 months ahead if that applies to you.

Do I need to provide valid passport?

A passport valid for at least 6 months, plus a copy of the identification page.

Do I need to provide proof of accommodation?

Hotel bookings or your host's details for your stay in Senegal.

Do I need to provide return ticket or travel guarantee?

A return ticket, or another guarantee of travel out of Senegal.

Do I need to provide international vaccination certificate?

Required per international health regulations.

Document checklist

Ethiopia → Senegal: Short-stay tourist

What you need before you submit, checked against official requirements, not guesswork.

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Required documents

6 items

Identity

Completed visa application form
Required
Apply through your nearest Senegalese consulate. Applicants from some countries additionally need prior authorization from Senegal's Interior Ministry, apply around 2 months ahead if that applies to you.
Source: Ministère de l'Intégration Africaine et des Affaires Étrangères, Sénégal
Photos
Required
Two recent identity photos.
Source: Ministère de l'Intégration Africaine et des Affaires Étrangères, Sénégal
Valid passport
Required
A passport valid for at least 6 months, plus a copy of the identification page.
Source: Ministère de l'Intégration Africaine et des Affaires Étrangères, Sénégal

Accommodation

Proof of accommodation
Required
Hotel bookings or your host's details for your stay in Senegal.
Source: Ministère de l'Intégration Africaine et des Affaires Étrangères, Sénégal

Travel

Return ticket or travel guarantee
Required
A return ticket, or another guarantee of travel out of Senegal.
Source: Ministère de l'Intégration Africaine et des Affaires Étrangères, Sénégal

Other

International vaccination certificate
Required
Required per international health regulations.
Source: Ministère de l'Intégration Africaine et des Affaires Étrangères, Sénégal

Why applications on this route get refused

Incomplete documentation
Missing a required document is a common cause of refusal or delay.
How to avoid it: Confirm the exact requirements with your specific Senegalese consulate before applying, since applicants from some countries need an additional Interior Ministry authorization.
Missing vaccination certificate
An international vaccination certificate is a stated requirement, not optional.
How to avoid it: Carry your vaccination certificate along with your other documents.

Sources

Ministère de l'Intégration Africaine et des Affaires Étrangères, Sénégal · checked 9 Sept 2026

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