- Address
- Mermoz Sud, Lotissement École de Police, Dakar
- Phone
- +221 33 865 1959
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
South Africa
Senegal
South African Embassy in Senegal
1 embassy
In Senegal, South Africa has an embassy in Dakar. South Africa requires a visa from Senegalese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
South African Embassy in Dakar
The South African embassy is in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, at Mermoz Sud, Lotissement École de Police, Dakar. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South Africa visa for Senegalese citizens
SenegalSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa visa for citizens of Senegal
South AfricaSenegal Visa on arrival Senegal visa for citizens of South Africa
South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Senegal
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- Fee: ZAR 425
- 6 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
South Africa requires a visa from Senegalese citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of South Africa, not at the South African embassy.
Senegal’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Senegal in South Africa (1)
In return, Senegal has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Senegal
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Senegal.
Travel to Senegal for South African citizens
South African citizens receive their visa for Senegal at the border; it covers up to 30 days. In Senegal, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the South African embassy in Senegal is closed
The South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Senegal?
The South African embassy is in Dakar, at Mermoz Sud, Lotissement École de Police, Dakar.
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Senegalese citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Senegal?
South African citizens receive their visa for Senegal at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Does Senegal have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Senegal has its embassy in Pretoria.