Canada visa requirements for Senegalese passport holders
Yes. Senegalese passport holders need a visa to visit Canada for tourism. The visa fee is CAD 100.
Senegalese passport holders need a visa to visit Canada for tourism.
Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.
Fees and timing
| Visa fee | CAD 100 |
|---|
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At the border
These apply when you cross the border. They are separate from your visa application.
Ebola disease medical screening and public health measures on return to Canada
People returning to Canada after being in areas with Ebola must complete a medical screening and follow all public health measures. This applies to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, and to foreign nationals with a valid temporary resident visa or electronic travel authorization who have been in South Sudan or Uganda within the last 21 days.
No start date has been confirmed. Applies to everyone crossing the border.
Ebola flight boarding restriction for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
As of July 20, 2026, foreign nationals cannot board a flight to Canada if they have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for any period of time, within the past 21 days.
In force since July 20, 2026. Applies to everyone crossing the border.
Why we say this
Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, s. 7(1); not listed in Schedule 1.1 (s. 190(1)(a))
Verified on October 31, 2026 (1 day ago).
How applying works
Gather your documents
12 documents. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.
Review your application
Complete the official application form
Pay the CAD 100 visa fee
Paid at Embassy of Canada to Senegal, Dakar or Visa application centre (VAC) for biometrics.
Book your biometrics appointment
Give your fingerprints and hand in your file at Embassy of Canada to Senegal, Dakar or Visa application centre (VAC) for biometrics.
Then the consulate decides
Requirements last updated October 2026.