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Japanese Embassy in Senegal

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In Senegal, Japan has an embassy in Dakar. Senegalese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.

Japanese Embassy in Dakar

The Japanese embassy is in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Japan visa for Senegalese citizens

SenegalJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Senegal

JapanSenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal visa for citizens of Japan

Japan visa requirements for citizens of Senegal

  • Short-term stay visa (tourism)
  • Short-term stay visa (business)
  • Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
  • JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
  • Fee: JP¥15,000
  • 16 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Senegalese citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel. In Senegal, applications go to the Japanese embassy in Dakar, or to a visa centre working for Japan.

Senegal’s missions in Japan

Missions of Senegal in Japan (1)

In return, Senegal has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.

Good to know

Japan in Senegal

Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; one of them is in Senegal.

Travel to Senegal for Japanese citizens

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

When the Japanese embassy in Senegal is closed

The Japanese embassy in Senegal closes 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Japanese embassy in Senegal?

The Japanese embassy is in Dakar.

Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Japan?

Japan requires Senegalese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Senegal?

Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Senegal: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Does Senegal have an embassy in Japan?

Yes, Senegal has its embassy in Tokyo.