Senegalese visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Senegal for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Senegal for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Senegal e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Senegal visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Senegal tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Senegal.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Senegal.
If you are looking for Senegal visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Senegal nearest your place of residence.
- Tokyo: The Embassy of in Tokyo, ~ 8066.08 kilometers (5012.03 mi) away from Ottawa, Canada. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 50 minutes).
- Osaka: The Honorary Consulate of in Osaka, ~ 8344.68 kilometers (5185.14 mi) away from Ottawa, Canada. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 50 minutes).
Senegal visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Senegal diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Senegal from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8,410 | N/A |
| 2009 | 7,857 | -6.58% |
| 2010 | 8,730 | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 9,390 | 7.56% |
| 2012 | 9,331 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 10,311 | 10.50% |
| 2014 | 9,341 | -9.41% |
| 2015 | 9,764 | 4.53% |
| 2016 | 11,737 | 20.21% |
| 2017 | 13,241 | 12.81% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Senegal & Canada comparison
Senegal's area is approximately 192,530 km2 (74,336 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 47.23 times bigger than Senegal.
As of October 2025, Senegal's population is ~19.0 million people - 20,375,463 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Senegal & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Senegal | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 19,046,216 | 39,421,679 | 20.4 million fewer people live in Senegal than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 8 | 144 | Senegal has 136 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 32 | 129 | Senegal passport holders visit 97 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 58 | 469 | Senegalese hosts 411 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Senegal in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Senegal in 2017 was approximately 13,241.
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Useful Information
- Dakar to Ottawa: 10088.55 km (6268.73 mi)
- Travel time: 21 hours 1 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025