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Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · SenegalPassport Atlas
Canada passport to Senegal
Yes — Canada passport holders can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Senegal lets 135 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Canada is one of them.
- Canada passports get “Visa free” at 113 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Senegal passports get “Visa required” in Canada.
Nearby passports travelling to Senegal
Open to Canada passports near Senegal
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
CanadaSenegal- Typical duration
- 10.8 hours
- From
- YYZ · YUL · YVR
- To
- DKR · DSS · ZIG
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 25.3 hours
France · 15.1 hours
Spain · 14.7 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Canada
Country profile
Capital
Ottawa
Population
41.5 million
Area
9,984,670 km²
Currency
Canadian dollar CAD
Languages
English, French
Time zone
UTC-08:00–UTC-03:30
Foreign-born
8.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
22.2%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Canadian15.6%
- English14.7%
- Scottish12.1%
- Irish12.1%
- French11%
- German8.1%
- Other19.4%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Senegal
Country profile
Capital
Dakar
Population
18.6 million
Area
196,190 km²
Currency
West African CFA franc XOF
Languages
French
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
281,867 · 2024
Migrant share
1.5%
Ethnic groups · 2019
- Wolof39.7%
- Pulaar27.5%
- Sereer16%
- other5.4%
- Mandinka4.9%
- Jola4.2%
- Other2.4%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+221
Airports
DKR · DSS · ZIG · CSK
Highlights
- Gorée Island
- Djoudj
- African Renaissance Monument
Canada · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Canada passport need a visa for Senegal?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Senegal typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Senegal mission.
What about a Senegal passport entering Canada?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.