According to data from Schengen Visa Info, France has become the leading destination for visa applications from Senegalese nationals. In 2023, Senegalese citizens submitted a total of 64,392 visa applications, with 29,607 directed towards France, accounting for 45.97% of the total.
The approval rate for Senegalese applicants stood at 65.8%, meaning that over half of those who applied were granted a visa. Notably, 25.7% of the approved visas were multiple-entry visas (MEVs), allowing holders to enter France multiple times.
Other popular Schengen destinations for Senegalese applicants included Spain, with 8,355 applications, followed by Italy (7,022), Belgium (5,286), and the Netherlands (5,090).