Senegal for citizens of Japan

🔑 How to enter to Senegal from Japan

To enter Senegal, Japanese citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Senegal, check whether your Japanese passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Senegal and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Japanese passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Japanese passport. You are allowed to stay in Senegal for 90 days.

✅ Requirements for Japanese citizens to visit Senegal with tourist visa

• Japanese citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Senegal. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Japanese citizens on the territory of Senegal is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Japan require a visa to visit the Senegal?

   Japanese citizens do not need a visa to visit the Senegal.

2. How long Japanese citizens are allowed to stay in Senegal without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Senegal for citizens of Japan for a visa-free stay is 90 days.

3. What happens if a Japanese passport holder stays in Senegal longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Senegal is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Senegal is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Japan need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Senegal without a visa?

   Senegalese immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Japanese citizens to enter Senegal without a visa?

   Japanese citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Senegal.

6. Can Japanese work or study during the visa-free stay in Senegal?

   The Senegal visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Senegal Japanese citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.