Senegal Visa Requirements

Select your passport above to see entry requirements for Senegal.

🇧🇭 For a Bahrain passport

With a Bahrain passport, Senegal offers a visa on arrival, meaning you can get your visa when you land rather than applying beforehand — though it's always worth double-checking this hasn't changed before you fly.

You're allowed to stay for 90 days. Processing typically takes On arrival (at airport).

The fee isn't confirmed on our end yet — it isn't clearly stated on the official government page we checked, or it may vary depending on how you apply. Please treat any fee you see quoted elsewhere (especially from third-party visa resellers) with caution, and confirm the real government fee via the official source link below before paying anyone.

One more thing worth knowing: Bahrain is listed under Category B, which allows a visa on arrival at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport only; some official sources (aeroport-dakar.com) list Bahrain among visa-exempt nationalities, so confirm with the embassy before travel..

This falls under our Africa guides.

Frequently asked questions

Is a visa on arrival for Senegal guaranteed, or can I be turned away?

Visa on arrival is a border officer's discretionary decision, not an automatic guarantee — even travelers who meet every stated requirement can occasionally be refused. Bringing exactly what's asked for (passport validity, photos, fee in the right currency, onward ticket if required) gives you the best chance of a smooth process.

Is the information on this page guaranteed to be accurate?

We check what we publish against official sources where we can, and clearly flag anything still pending verification. Even so, visa rules change — sometimes with very little notice — so please treat this page as a strong starting point, not a final word, and confirm directly with the official source linked above before you book or fly.

Before you travel — checklist

Check your passport has enough remaining validity for your trip to Senegal — many countries require at least 6 months beyond your travel dates, even for visa-free entry.
Start your visa-on-arrival preparation well before your travel date — don't leave this until the last few days.
Note this specific requirement for Senegal: Bahrain is listed under Category B, which allows a visa on arrival at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport only; some official sources (aeroport-dakar.com) list Bahrain among visa-exempt nationalities, so confirm with the embassy before travel..
Check whether Senegal requires proof of onward or return travel — some border officers ask for this even when it isn't formally listed as a requirement.
Consider travel insurance that covers your trip to Senegal, particularly if any medical or emergency evacuation coverage is required or advisable for the region.
This page's details for Senegal are still pending full verification — confirm everything directly with an official government source before finalising your plans.