Turning Senegal's New Visa Policy Into Gambia's Economic Opportunity – The Standard Newspaper

Turning Senegal’s New Visa Policy into Gambia’s Economic Opportunity

H.E. President Basiru Diomaye Faye of Senegal and H.E. Adama Barrow of The Gambia In August 2025, Senegal introduced a new visa regime based on the principle of reciprocity: citizens of countries that require visas for Senegalese nationals must now obtain a visa before entering Senegal. This list includes major markets such as the United States, China, France, and several other European nations. While Senegal anticipates substantial revenue from…

Turning Senegal's New Visa Policy Into Gambia's Economic Opportunity – The Standard Newspaper

By Dr Alieu O Faal In August 2025, Senegal introduced a new visa regime based on the principle of reciprocity: citizens of countries that require visas for Senegalese nationals must now obtain a visa before entering Senegal. This list includes major markets such as the United States, China, France, and several other European nations. While Senegal anticipates substantial revenue from the e-visa system, the policy has already begun to take a toll…