Senegalese visa for Portuguese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Portuguese passport holders visiting Senegal for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Portuguese citizens to enter Senegal for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Senegal e-visa for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Senegal visa on arrival for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
Senegal tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Portuguese 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 Portugal, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Senegal nearest your place of residence.
- Pointe-Noire: The Consulate of in Pointe-Noire, ~ 5326.23 kilometers (3309.56 mi) away from Lisbon, Portugal. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 29 minutes).
- Brazzaville: The Embassy of in Brazzaville, ~ 5359.89 kilometers (3330.48 mi) away from Lisbon, Portugal. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 29 minutes).
Senegal visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Senegal diplomatic mission offices to Portugal for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Portugal traveling to Senegal from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Portugal) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5,462 | N/A |
| 2009 | 5,103 | -6.57% |
| 2010 | 5,670 | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 6,098 | 7.55% |
| 2012 | 6,061 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 6,697 | 10.49% |
| 2014 | 6,067 | -9.41% |
| 2015 | 6,342 | 4.53% |
| 2016 | 7,623 | 20.20% |
| 2017 | 8,600 | 12.82% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Senegal & Portugal comparison
Senegal's area is approximately 192,530 km2 (74,336 sq mi), while the area of Portugal is approximately 91,590 km2 (35,363 sq mi). This means Portugal is 2.10 times smaller than Senegal.
As of October 2025, Senegal's population is ~19.0 million people - 8,997,360 more people than the population of Portugal.
We have highlighted Senegal & Portugal’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Senegal | Portugal | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 19,046,216 | 10,048,856 | 9.0 million more people live in Senegal than Portugal |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 8 | 128 | Senegal has 120 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Portugal. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 32 | 141 | Senegal passport holders visit 109 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 58 | 150 | Senegalese hosts 92 fewer foreign missions than Portugal. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Portugal travel to Senegal in one year?
The number of visitors from Portugal visiting Senegal in 2017 was approximately 8,600.
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Useful Information
- Dakar to Lisbon: 2566.94 km (1595.02 mi)
- Travel time: 5 hours 20 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025