Finding superyacht roles in Dakar
Entry, ferry and clearance facts for crew arriving in Dakar, with pay figures by yacht size.
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Entry visas for Senegal
Visa-free stays under 3 months
Since 1 May 2015, citizens of the countries on the Senegal foreign ministry list need no visa for stays under 3 months. They need a passport or laissez-passer valid for at least 6 months. Check the rules for your passport.
Other nationalities
The ministry says that citizens of countries not on its list need a visa to enter Senegal. People with a refugee travel document also need one. Check the rules for your passport.
Tips for crew ashore
Crew pay by yacht size
| Role | 45 to 50 m | 70 m and over |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | EUR 9,000 to 12,000 | EUR 15,000+ |
| First Officer | EUR 4,500 to 6,000 | EUR 7,000+ |
| Chief Engineer | EUR 7,000 to 9,500 | EUR 8,500+ |
| Chef | EUR 5,500 to 6,500 | EUR 8,000+ |
| Bosun / 2nd Mate | EUR 3,200 to 4,000 | EUR 5,000+ |
| Chief Stew / Purser | EUR 2,800 to 4,000 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Deckhand | EUR 2,800 to 3,500 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Stew | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 |
UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Dakar.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
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- Port Autonome de Dakar: Position géographique (Wayback Machine, 27 May 2025)
- Port Autonome de Dakar: Avitaillement (Wayback Machine, 17 September 2025)
- Port Autonome de Dakar: Dakar-Gorée (Wayback Machine, 17 February 2026)
- Port Autonome de Dakar: Gare maritime (Wayback Machine, 16 April 2026)
- Ministère des Affaires étrangères du Sénégal: Visiter le Sénégal
- WMO climate normals 1991 to 2020: Dakar 61641
- Au Sénégal: Dakar, une escale africaine sur la route des bateaux de croisière, 2018
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
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