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🇸🇳 Does a Senegalese need a visa for South Korea 🇰🇷?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

South Korea at a glance

Capital: Seoul · Currency: South Korean won (KRW, ₩) · Official languages: Korean · Calling code: +82

U.S. State Department travel advisory for South Korea: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 28 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C, E); for type K plugs bring a travel adapter for South Korea's sockets (C, F). Mains voltage differs (South Korea: 220 V; Senegal: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering South Korea →

Easier destinations near South Korea for Senegalese passport holders

• 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa on arrival
• 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — e-Visa
• 🇲🇳 Mongolia — e-Visa

The other way round

🇰🇷 South Korean passport holders visiting Senegal: South Korean passport holders can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.

The Senegalese passport at a glance

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