Sao Tome and Principe passport → Senegal

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Senegal?

Visa on arrival

Sao Tomean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Senegal. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa required.

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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Senegal at a glance

Capital: Dakar
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages: French
Calling code: +221
Region: Western Africa

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Senegal for other passports

Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa on arrival30 days
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival30 days

Nearby in Western Africa for Sao Tomean passport holders

BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free60 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Senegal?

Sao Tomean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Senegal. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Senegal?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

How many countries can Sao Tomean citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sao Tome and Principe passport ranks #72 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.