German Embassy in Dakar
Embassy 
Germany Dakar, Senegal
- Address
- Avenue Pasteur 20, Dakar
- Phone
- +221 33 8894884
- Website
- dakar.diplo.de
- Fax
- +49 30 5000 67262
Head of mission: Kai Baldow, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 21 July 2025
Germany’s embassy to Senegal is in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, at Avenue Pasteur 20, Dakar. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. Germany requires Senegalese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Dakar
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Die Rechts-und Konsularabteilung der Botschaft Dakar ist nur nach vorheriger Terminvereinbarung geöffnet, bitte beachten Sie unsere Feiertagsregelung. Passabholung (Visa): Montag, Dienstag und Donnerstag: 13:30 Uhr
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Senegal
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Dakar is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Senegalese citizens
SenegalGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Senegal
GermanySenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal visa for citizens of Germany
Germany requires Senegalese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,887 | 1,747 | 1,129 | 39.2% | 30.1% |
| 2024 | 2,536 | 1,455 | 1,073 | 42.4% | 41.8% |
| 2025 | 1,596 | 1,182 | 410 | 25.7% | 58.9% |
2025 figures: 1,596 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Dakar, and 1,182 visas were issued. 410 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 25.7%. The refusal rate fell by 16.7 points from 42.4% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 37% compared with 2024 (2,536).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 25.7% (2025) to 42.4% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Senegal, 51.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 8th largest number of applications of the 14 Schengen states represented here.
58.9% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Senegal.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Czech Republic in DakarRue Jacques Bugnicourt 37, Dakar
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in DakarBP 6025 Dakar, Dakar
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Embassy of Spain in DakarAvenue Nelson Mandela 18-20, Dakar
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Embassy of Cameroon in DakarRue Joseph Gomis 157-159, Dakar
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Embassy of Belgium in DakarAvenue des Jambars, Dakar
Germany’s other missions in Senegal
The German embassy in Dakar is the only mission of Germany in Senegal on record. Senegal in turn has 4 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Dakar
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Dakar. It is headed by Kai Baldow, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Avenue Pasteur 20, Dakar. The record for the German embassy in Dakar includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Senegal
Senegal admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the German embassy in Dakar is closed
The next closures of the German embassy in Dakar for public holidays in Senegal are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Dakar
Current procedures for the German embassy in Dakar, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Dakar
The German embassy in Dakar has 14 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Dakar?
The German embassy in Dakar is at Avenue Pasteur 20, Dakar.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Dakar?
The German embassy in Dakar is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the German Embassy in Dakar open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Dakar do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Dakar closed?
The German embassy in Dakar closes on Senegal’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Senegalese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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