Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · SenegalPassport Atlas
South Africa passport to Senegal
South Africa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Senegal, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Senegal lets 135 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Africa is one of them.
- South Africa passports get “On arrival” at 29 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Senegal passports get “eVisa” in South Africa.
Nearby passports travelling to Senegal
Open to South Africa passports near Senegal
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
South AfricaSenegal- Typical duration
- 8.6 hours
- From
- JNB
- To
- DKR
Airlines South African Airways, United Airlines, US Airways
Search live faresDuration 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.
South Africa
Country profile
Capital
Pretoria
Population
63.1 million
Area
1,219,912 km²
Currency
South African rand ZAR
Languages
English, Zulu, Afrikaans
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
2.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Black African80.9%
- Colored8.8%
- White7.8%
- Indian/Asian2.6%
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
South Africa · On arrival
FAQ
Does a South Africa passport need a visa for Senegal?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 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 South Africa?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.