Senegal•AfricaVisa on Arrival (Category B)
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
30 days
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Special arrangement at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport for Category B nationals to obtain visa on arrival without prior application. No visa fee charged.
A special arrangement exists at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport allowing certain nationals (Category B) to obtain their visa upon arrival without applying beforehand. This is only available at Dakar airport, not at other entry points.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
None or higher
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AF, AL, AO, AM, BY, BA, KH, CL, CN, CU, CO, EC, EG, ER, ET, GE, ID, IR, JO, KE, LA, LB, LY, MX, ME, PE, PH, RU, RS, TH, TR, UA, VN
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
From eligible Category B country
Return air ticket
Proof of onward or return travel
Hotel booking or accommodation proof
Confirmed reservation or address
Letter of invitation
From contact in Senegal, if applicable
OptionalBusiness letter
For business visitors
OptionalYellow fever vaccination
From endemic regions
OptionalTrack your documents or upload them for AI-powered review
Advantages
- No prior visa application needed
- Obtain visa immediately on arrival
- No visa fee
- Quick process
- Convenient for spontaneous travel
Considerations
- Only available at Dakar airport
- Limited to Category B nationalities
- Maximum 30 days validity
- Limited documentation support if incomplete
Application Process
Arrive at Dakar airport
Proceed to immigration with required documents
Present documents
Show passport, return ticket, accommodation proof
Complete visa form
Fill in arrival/visa form at airport
Receive visa stamp
Visa stamped in passport immediately
Application Forms
Arrival and visa form
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