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Do Senegal citizens need a visa for Germany?

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Senegal citizens need a visa to enter Germany. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Senegal vs Germany: passport comparison

Senegal

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #141 · mobility 82.9

Germany

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #7 · mobility 171.3
16

countries both Senegal and Germany can enter visa-free together

Senegal + Germany: passport compatibility

26%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Senegal and Germany travel together — by entry type:

16 both visa-free
12 both visa on arrival
16 both e-visa / eTA
8 both need a visa
145 access differs

Where Senegal and Germany can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Your odds of getting the visa: Senegal → Germany

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

25,7%
of Germany visa applications refused in Senegal
+11,2 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-16.6 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 42.3%, now 25.7%
1,596applications filed
1,182visas issued
410refusals
#6strictest of 118 countries
Where Germany visa applications are filed: Dakar

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Senegal — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Senegal → Germany

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Senegal → Germany rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Senegal passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Germany: good to know

Berlin

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+49

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Senegal goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Germany

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Senegal citizens need a visa for Germany?
Senegal citizens need a visa to enter Germany. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Senegal or Germany?
The Germany passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 32. Global rank: Senegal #141, Germany #7.
Where can Senegal and Germany citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Germany?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Senegal and Germany?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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