British Embassy in Dakar

Embassy United Kingdom Dakar, Senegal

Address
BP 6025 Dakar, Dakar
Website
gov.uk
Open 24/7
Directions

Head of mission: Carine Elisabeth Robarts

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 23 September 2024

The United Kingdom’s embassy to Senegal is in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, at BP 6025 Dakar, Dakar. It is listed as open 7 days a week. Within 1 km there are 14 other foreign missions.

Opening hours of the British embassy in Dakar

Open 24/700:00–24:00

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Senegal

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Public holidays in the United Kingdom

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Monday

The British embassy in Dakar is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.

United Kingdom visa for Senegalese citizens

SenegalUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Senegal

United KingdomSenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Senegalese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. Check with the British embassy in Dakar whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.

Other missions nearby

All embassies and consulates in Dakar (68)

The United Kingdom’s other missions in Senegal

    The British embassy in Dakar is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Senegal on record. Senegal in turn has an embassy in London.

    Good to know

    About the British embassy in Dakar

    It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Dakar. It is headed by Carine Elisabeth Robarts, according to the records.

    Address and contact

    Address: BP 6025 Dakar, Dakar. The record for the British embassy in Dakar includes an official website.

    British citizens travelling to Senegal

    Senegal admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

    When the British embassy in Dakar is closed

    The next closures of the British 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 on Friday 25 December 2026.

    Before visiting the British embassy in Dakar

    Current procedures for the British embassy in Dakar, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

    Near the British embassy in Dakar

    Within 1 km of the British embassy in Dakar there are 14 other foreign missions.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the address of the British Embassy in Dakar?

    The British embassy in Dakar is at BP 6025 Dakar, Dakar.

    What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Dakar?

    The British embassy in Dakar is listed as open 7 days a week.

    Is the British Embassy in Dakar open on Saturday?

    Yes, the hours on record for the British embassy in Dakar include Saturday.

    When is the British Embassy in Dakar closed?

    The British 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 United Kingdom.

    Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

    Senegalese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.

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