West Africa · DE passport
Do German citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
No. German citizens can visit Senegal without a visa for tourism, for up to 90 days.
At a glance
- Visa required
- No
- Type
- Visa-free
- Fee
- None
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- DSS
Entering Senegal without a visa
- Check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after arrival and has a blank page for the entry stamp.
- Carry proof of onward travel and your accommodation address, as border officers may ask for them.
- Get your entry stamp at passport control (up to 90 days).
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Germany.
Health requirements
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for German travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Senegal. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: German Federal Foreign Office (Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise).
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Senegal
- Capital
- Dakar
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French, Wolof
- Plugs
- Type C, D, E, K
- Best time
- November to May
- Airports
- Dakar (DSS)
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Senegal?
No. German citizens can visit Senegal without a visa for tourism, for up to 90 days.
How long can German citizens stay in Senegal?
Up to 90 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Senegal?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the Senegal visa cost for German passport holders?
There is no visa fee for tourist stays.
Which airports do flights to Senegal arrive at?
Most international flights land at Dakar (DSS).
Sources
- German Federal Foreign Office (Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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