Tourist Entry Requirements – West & Central Africa

Senegal

Visa: Visa exemption for most Western European nationals, as well as travelers from the United States, Canada, Brazil, and most Caribbean countries. Tourist stays up to 90 days without a visa.
Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months after arrival, with at least one blank page.
Health: Yellow fever vaccination recommended or required depending on regional itinerary; health checks may be conducted on arrival.
Entry proof: Return or onward ticket; proof of accommodation.
Practical notes: Verify specific rules for non-EU nationalities.
Sources: travel.state.gov/Senegal; wikipedia.org/Visa_policy_of_Senegal

Benin

Visa: Mandatory eVisa for tourists (EU/Western Europe), USA, Canada, Brazil, and Caribbean nationals; no visa on arrival. Validity 30–90 days depending on option selected.
Passport: Valid for at least 6 months; blank pages required.
Health: Yellow fever vaccination mandatory.
Entry proof: Return ticket; accommodation confirmation.
Practical notes: Applications only via the official platform evisa.bj.
Sources: evisa.bj; travel.state.gov/Benin

Côte d’Ivoire

Visa: Visa required for tourists (EU/Western Europe), USA, Canada, Brazil, Caribbean. e-Visa available for eligible nationalities upon arrival at Abidjan Airport (pre-registration online required).
Passport: Valid for at least 6 months; one blank page.
Health: Yellow fever vaccination mandatory.
Entry proof: Return ticket; accommodation proof.
Practical notes: e-Visa obtainable only at Abidjan/Felix Houphouët-Boigny Airport.
Sources: travel.state.gov/CotedIvoire; official Abidjan e-Visa portal

Togo

Visa: Mandatory e-Visa before departure; visa on arrival discontinued.
Passport: Valid for at least 6 months.
Health: Yellow fever vaccination mandatory.
Entry proof: Return ticket; proof of accommodation.
Practical notes: Apply via the official Togolese government portal.
Sources: travel.state.gov/Togo; dgdn.gouv.tg

Ghana

Visa: Visa required for tourists (EU/Western Europe), USA, Canada, Brazil, Caribbean.
Passport: Valid for at least 6 months.
Health: Yellow fever vaccination mandatory.
Entry proof: Return ticket; accommodation; proof of sufficient funds.
Practical notes: Check embassy or consulate appointment procedures.
Sources: travel.state.gov/Ghana; mfa.gov.gh

Sierra Leone

Visa: Visa required; e-Visa available; visa on arrival possible for many non-ECOWAS nationalities.
Passport: Valid for at least 6 months.
Health: Yellow fever vaccination mandatory.
Entry proof: Return ticket; accommodation.
Practical notes: Apply via the official portal evisa.sl or prior to departure.
Sources: evisa.sl; visitsierraleone.org

Guinea-Bissau

Visa: Visa required; visa on arrival available at Bissau Airport. Some embassies process visa applications prior to departure.
Passport: Valid for at least 6 months.
Health: Yellow fever vaccination mandatory.
Entry proof: Return ticket; accommodation.
Practical notes: Check consular availability depending on your country of residence.
Sources: travel.state.gov/Guinea-Bissau; gov.uk travel advice

Gabon

Visa: Tourist e-Visa available (DGDI platform).
Passport: Valid for at least 6 months.
Health: Yellow fever vaccination mandatory.
Entry proof: Return ticket; accommodation; invitation letter may be required.
Practical notes: Apply via evisa.dgdi.ga (or edgdi.dgdi.ga).
Sources: evisa.dgdi.ga; gabonhighcommission.org.uk