Fees · Country Guide
Senegal
Atlantic wrecks and volcanic rock from Dakar, with mangrove deltas and coastal culture beyond
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- Short-stay tourist visa for eligible passport holders - No visa fee for listed visa-exempt short stays
- Dakar guided scuba excursion - Operator-specific; Oceanium published F CFA 25,000 for a standard exploration dive
- Typical payment pattern: Senegal does not have a single verified national recreational diving permit or national tourist-entry fee that can be quoted for every visitor.
What people usually pay
Senegal does not have a single verified national recreational diving permit or national tourist-entry fee that can be quoted for every visitor. Visa treatment depends on citizenship and trip purpose. Operators charge individually for guided dives, equipment and courses. Madeleine National Park has its own visitor-access rules and fees, but paying an entry fee never authorizes diving. Community marine protected areas and pirogue excursions may involve separately set local charges.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay tourist visa for eligible passport holders | No visa fee for listed visa-exempt short stays Up to three months under published exemption | Qualifying nationalities only | Senegal immigration; verify with consulate | The Senegal foreign ministry lists eligible nationalities and at least six months passport validity. This exemption does not cover every passport or an indefinite stay. |
| Dakar guided scuba excursion | Operator-specific; Oceanium published F CFA 25,000 for a standard exploration dive Per guided dive | Certified scuba guests | Named, currently operating dive center | Published tariffs may be outdated, and equipment or boat supplements can change. Confirm current price, insurance, dive-computer rental and exact site before paying. |
| Madeleine Islands National Park visitor admission | Official entrance fee; verify current amount locally Per authorized visit | Guided topside visitors only | Park authority or authorized park-guide arrangement | The park regulation requires an entry fee and guide for visiting boats. It prohibits ordinary marine and underwater activities, so the fee is not a diving or snorkeling permit. |
| Dakar-Goree public passenger ferry | Fare varies by residency, age and ticket type Per crossing or return ticket | Goree heritage passengers | Official Port Autonome de Dakar ticketing | Check the current passenger tariff and timetable with the official ferry operator; scuba packages do not include this ferry by default. |
| Community marine protected area or local guide | Variable; no countrywide fee confirmed Per visitor, boat or guided tour | Visitors to designated protected areas | Recognized local ranger, guide or community operator | Ask for site-specific access, boat and photography restrictions in Bamboung, Joal-Fadiouth, Somone, Abene or similar areas; do not assume underwater activity is allowed. |
Fee
Short-stay tourist visa for eligible passport holders
Up to three months under published exemption
- Amount
- No visa fee for listed visa-exempt short stays
- Applies to
- Qualifying nationalities only
- Where to pay
- Senegal immigration; verify with consulate
- Notes
The Senegal foreign ministry lists eligible nationalities and at least six months passport validity. This exemption does not cover every passport or an indefinite stay.
Dakar guided scuba excursion
Per guided dive
- Amount
- Operator-specific; Oceanium published F CFA 25,000 for a standard exploration dive
- Applies to
- Certified scuba guests
- Where to pay
- Named, currently operating dive center
- Notes
Published tariffs may be outdated, and equipment or boat supplements can change. Confirm current price, insurance, dive-computer rental and exact site before paying.
Madeleine Islands National Park visitor admission
Per authorized visit
- Amount
- Official entrance fee; verify current amount locally
- Applies to
- Guided topside visitors only
- Where to pay
- Park authority or authorized park-guide arrangement
- Notes
The park regulation requires an entry fee and guide for visiting boats. It prohibits ordinary marine and underwater activities, so the fee is not a diving or snorkeling permit.
Dakar-Goree public passenger ferry
Per crossing or return ticket
- Amount
- Fare varies by residency, age and ticket type
- Applies to
- Goree heritage passengers
- Where to pay
- Official Port Autonome de Dakar ticketing
- Notes
Check the current passenger tariff and timetable with the official ferry operator; scuba packages do not include this ferry by default.
Community marine protected area or local guide
Per visitor, boat or guided tour
- Amount
- Variable; no countrywide fee confirmed
- Applies to
- Visitors to designated protected areas
- Where to pay
- Recognized local ranger, guide or community operator
- Notes
Ask for site-specific access, boat and photography restrictions in Bamboung, Joal-Fadiouth, Somone, Abene or similar areas; do not assume underwater activity is allowed.