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Senegal visa requirements for Nigeria citizens (2026)

Visa-free · up to 90 days. No. Nigeria passport holders do not need a visa for Senegal for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

Visa-free for up to 90 days, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Senegal entry requirements for Nigeria citizens

Requirement
Visa-free
Allowed stay
90 days

What to bring to Senegal

  • Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
  • Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for

Senegal at a glance for travellers

  • 135 of 198 passports can enter Senegal without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Nigeria passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 40 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalSenegal Ministère des Affaires Étrangères23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Senegal entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigeria citizens need a visa for Senegal?

No. Nigeria passport holders do not need a visa for Senegal for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

How long can Nigeria passport holders stay in Senegal?

Up to 90 days per visit for tourism without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines or entry bans.

What documents do Nigeria passport holders need for Senegal?

Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.

Do Nigeria passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Senegal?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. Carry a valid passport and proof of onward travel.