Senegalese passport holders need a visa for Turkey. The online e-Visa is open to Senegalese travellers — but only if you already hold a Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit. Here is how it works.
Turkey has become a natural choice for Senegalese travellers, with direct flights from Dakar putting Istanbul, the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, the Aegean coast and the white terraces of Pamukkale within comfortable reach. Before booking, the question is always the same: do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Turkey, and is the e-Visa enough? Yes, a visa is required — and the e-Visa exists, but it is open to you only on condition.
This guide explains, in plain language, who qualifies for the Turkey e-Visa as a Senegalese citizen, the supporting document you must hold, what it costs, how long you can stay and what happens when you land. It is written for ordinary (tourist) passport holders travelling for tourism or short business.
Because the rules and fees are set by the Turkish government and can change, treat everything below as guidance and confirm the current requirements on the official portal before you apply or travel.
⚠ Visa rules can change — always confirm current requirements on the official Republic of Türkiye e-Visa site (evisa.gov.tr) before travel. Fees and conditions below are approximate guidance, not a guarantee.
Yes. Senegalese passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey for any purpose, including tourism. Turkey is not visa-free for ordinary Senegalese passports, and there is no visa-on-arrival counter. The two routes are the online e-Visa — open to Senegalese travellers only on the condition set out below — or a sticker visa obtained from a Turkish embassy or consulate.
The Turkey e-Visa is available to Senegalese citizens on a conditional basis. To qualify, you generally must also hold a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen member state, the United States, the United Kingdom or Ireland — your Senegalese passport alone is not enough. The same condition applies to official and service passport holders, which surprises many travellers who assume those passports ease the rules. Without one of those supporting documents there is no e-Visa route open to you at all, and you must apply for a sticker visa at a Turkish mission instead. Senegalese diplomatic passport holders are the exception: they are visa-free for stays of up to 90 days.
Apply only through the official Republic of Türkiye portal at evisa.gov.tr. Select Senegal as your country, enter your passport and travel details, confirm the supporting visa or residence permit that makes you eligible, pay the fee online by card, and receive the approved e-Visa by email as a PDF. Print it or keep it on your phone to show at check-in and immigration. Avoid third-party "visa" websites that charge inflated service fees — the government site is the only official source.
For Senegalese citizens the conditional e-Visa is issued as a single-entry permit for one month, allowing a stay of up to 30 days. Because it is single entry, it is used up once you are stamped into Turkey. The fee is set nationality by nationality and is not published as a fixed schedule: the exact amount for a Senegalese passport is shown only inside the application flow on the official portal, at the moment you apply, so read the figure on screen before you pay. Always check the validity printed on your own approved e-Visa.
The conditional e-Visa is usually approved quickly, often within minutes to a few hours, though it can occasionally take up to 24–48 hours. Apply at least a few days before you fly to allow for any delay. If the e-Visa route is not open to you — because you do not hold the supporting visa or permit — a sticker visa from a Turkish mission takes longer, typically several working days or more, so plan ahead.
For the Senegalese e-Visa you will generally need: your Senegalese passport; the valid supporting visa or residence permit from the Schengen area, the USA, the UK or Ireland; a payment card; and basic travel details. Minimum passport-validity requirements are set by the Turkish government and shown on the official portal. Immigration may also ask to see a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and sufficient funds, so keep your hotel booking and itinerary handy.
On arrival in Turkey, present your passport together with your approved e-Visa (printed or on your phone) and the supporting visa or residence permit you used to qualify. Officers may ask about your hotel, length of stay and return flight. Without that supporting document you can be refused boarding before you even leave Dakar, so carry it with you rather than in checked baggage.
The only official place to apply is the Republic of Türkiye e-Visa portal. Avoid third-party sites that charge inflated fees.
Go to evisa.gov.tr →Yes. Senegalese passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey, and there is no visa on arrival. The online e-Visa is available only to those who also hold a valid visa or residence permit from a Schengen member state, the USA, the UK or Ireland. Without one of those, you must apply for a sticker visa at a Turkish mission. Confirm the latest rules on evisa.gov.tr.
Yes, but only on a conditional basis. A Senegalese citizen qualifies for the e-Visa only while holding a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit. There is no unconditional e-Visa for Senegalese ordinary passports — without the supporting document the only route is a sticker visa from a Turkish mission.
There is no published fee schedule to quote. The e-Visa fee is nationality-specific and appears only in the application flow on evisa.gov.tr once you select Senegal and enter your details. Treat any figure quoted elsewhere as unreliable and read the amount shown on the official portal before paying.
The conditional e-Visa is a single-entry permit issued for one month, allowing a stay of up to 30 days. Because it is single entry, it is used up once you are stamped in. Always check the validity printed on your own approved e-Visa, and confirm the current limit on evisa.gov.tr.
No. The supporting visa or residence permit is what opens the e-Visa route in the first place. Without a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or permit there is no e-Visa for you — the only option is a sticker visa from a Turkish mission.
Diplomatic passport holders are visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. Official and service passport holders are not exempt: they face the same supporting-document condition as ordinary passports. Confirm your own case on evisa.gov.tr before you travel.
Only evisa.gov.tr, the Republic of Türkiye government portal, is official. Many third-party sites look similar but charge much higher fees. Apply directly on the official site.
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