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Swiss Embassy in Senegal

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In Senegal, Switzerland has an embassy in Dakar. Senegalese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.

Swiss Embassy in Dakar

At Rue René Ndiaye, Dakar, the Swiss embassy represents Switzerland towards Senegal. The head of mission on record is Pietro Mona. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Switzerland visa for Senegalese citizens

SenegalSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of Senegal

SwitzerlandSenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal visa for citizens of Switzerland

Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of Senegal

  • Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
  • National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 10 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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

Senegal’s missions in Switzerland

Senegal has no mission in Switzerland on record; Senegalese citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

Good to know

Switzerland in Senegal

Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; one of them is in Senegal.

Travel to Senegal for Swiss citizens

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

When the Swiss embassy in Senegal is closed

The Swiss 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 Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Swiss embassy in Senegal?

The Swiss embassy is in Dakar, at Rue René Ndiaye, Dakar.

Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

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

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Senegal?

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

Does Senegal have an embassy in Switzerland?

No mission of Senegal in Switzerland is on record.