Dutch Embassy in Dakar
Embassy 
Netherlands Dakar, Senegal
- Address
- Rue Jacques Bugnicourt 37, Dakar
- Phone
- +22 13 38 29 21 21
- Website
- paysbasmondial.nl
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 7 January 2022
The Dutch embassy in Dakar stands at Rue Jacques Bugnicourt 37, Dakar, in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. The Netherlands requires Senegalese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Senegal
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in the Netherlands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Netherlands visa for Senegalese citizens
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The Netherlands requires Senegalese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the Dutch embassy in Dakar whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,090 | 859 | 4,086 | 82.6% | 10.6% |
| 2024 | 5,525 | 912 | 4,478 | 83.1% | 11.4% |
| 2025 | 5,569 | 1,064 | 4,420 | 80.5% | 11.7% |
2025 figures: 5,569 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at the Netherlands’ embassy in Dakar, and 1,064 visas were issued. 4,420 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 80.5%. The refusal rate fell by 2.5 points from 83.1% in 2024. The number of applications was almost unchanged (5,525 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 80.5% (2025) to 83.1% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Senegal, 51.9% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 5th largest number of applications of the 14 Schengen states represented here.
11.7% 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 Branch Office of France in Dakar (Avenue Jean XXIII)Avenue Jean XXIII 37, Dakar
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Embassy of Austria in DakarRue Emile Zola 18, Dakar
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Embassy of India in DakarAvenue Carde 5, 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 Czech Republic in DakarRue Jacques Bugnicourt 37, Dakar
The Netherlands’ other missions in Senegal
The Dutch embassy in Dakar is the only mission of the Netherlands in Senegal on record. Senegal in turn has an embassy in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch embassy in Dakar
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the Netherlands in Dakar.
Address and contact
Address: Rue Jacques Bugnicourt 37, Dakar. The record for the Dutch embassy in Dakar includes a phone number and an official website.
Dutch citizens travelling to Senegal
Dutch citizens can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the Dutch embassy in Dakar is closed
The next closures of the Dutch 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 (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Dutch embassy in Dakar
Current procedures for the Dutch embassy in Dakar, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Dutch embassy in Dakar
Within 1 km of the Dutch embassy in Dakar there are 15 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Dutch Embassy in Dakar?
The Dutch embassy in Dakar is at Rue Jacques Bugnicourt 37, Dakar.
When is the Dutch Embassy in Dakar closed?
The Dutch 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 the Netherlands.
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Senegalese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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