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Do Italian citizens need a visa for Senegal?

Last checked 27 October 20265 sourcesDakar · XOF

Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.

Visa-freestamp on entry

No. Italian 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

  1. Check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after arrival and has a blank page for the entry stamp.
  2. Carry proof of onward travel and your accommodation address, as border officers may ask for them.
  3. 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 Italy.

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 Italian 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: Viaggiare Sicuri (Italian Foreign Ministry).

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)

Full Senegal travel requirements →

Frequently asked questions

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Senegal?

No. Italian citizens can visit Senegal without a visa for tourism, for up to 90 days.

How long can Italian 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 Italian 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

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Senegal visa rules for other passports

Italian visa rules for nearby countries