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French Embassy & Consulates in Senegal

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general
  • 1 consulate

France is represented in Senegal by 5 missions: an embassy in Dakar, a consulate general in Dakar, a consulate in Ziguinchor and 2 other offices. Senegalese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.

Map: France’s 5 missions in Senegal

Map: France’s 5 missions in Senegal

French Embassy in Dakar

France has its embassy in Dakar, the capital; the address on record is Rue El Hadji Amadou Assane Ndoye 1, Dakar. Its phone number and website are on its page.

French consulates in Senegal

France also has a consulate general in Dakar and a consulate in Ziguinchor; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

France visa for Senegalese citizens

SenegalFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Senegal

FranceSenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal visa for citizens of France

France visa requirements for citizens of Senegal

  • Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
  • Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 13 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Senegalese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. Applicants in Senegal turn to the French embassy in Dakar or one of the consulates in Dakar and Ziguinchor; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Senegal’s missions in France

Missions of Senegal in France (15)

In return, Senegal has 15 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.

Good to know

France in Senegal

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 5 of them are in Senegal.

Travel to Senegal for French citizens

Senegal admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Senegal, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When French missions in Senegal are closed

French missions in Senegal close on Senegal’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Easter Monday on Monday 29 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the French embassy in Senegal?

The French embassy is in Dakar, at Rue El Hadji Amadou Assane Ndoye 1, Dakar.

Does France have consulates in Senegal?

Yes, France has a consulate general in Dakar and a consulate in Ziguinchor.

Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for France?

Senegalese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.

Do French citizens need a visa for Senegal?

French citizens can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.

Does Senegal have an embassy in France?

Yes, Senegal has its embassy in Paris, along with 14 other missions in France.