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Embassy of Canada in Dakar, Senegal

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Embassy of Canada in Dakar, Senegal, located at Corner of Galliéni and Amadou Cissé Dia Streets. View address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Corner of Galliéni and Amadou Cissé Dia Streets
    Dakar
    Senegal

  • Telephone

    +221 33 889 4700

  • Fax

    +221 33 889 4720

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:15 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:15 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–12:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:15 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:15 PM–5:00 PM

    By appointment

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 12:30 PM

    🕒 Current time in Dakar: 9:42 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Senegal, Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: June 24 Flag of Canada
  • Tamkharit: June 26 Flag of Senegal
  • Canada Day: July 1 Flag of Canada
  • Civic Holiday: August 3 Flag of Canada

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Canada in Dakar, Senegal:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents
  • Emergency consular assistance

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Senegalese passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Canada.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Canada without a visa. The most common types of Canada visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Super visa
  • Business visa
  • Diplomatic and official visa
  • Courtesy visa
  • Student visa
  • Temporary work visa
  • Temporary residence permit
  • Working holiday visa
  • Permanent Canada visas

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Canada in neighboring countries or regions of Senegal.

Senegal in Canada

Senegal has 3 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 13 April 2026 at 01:16 AM (EST).

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