Embassy of South Africa in Dakar, Senegal
Embassy of South Africa in Dakar, Senegal, located at Mermoz Sud, Lotissement Ecole de Police. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Africa, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
Mermoz Sud, Lotissement Ecole de Police
PO Box 21010
Dakar
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Telephone
+221 33 865 1959
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Emergency Phone
+221 77 819 7631, +221 77 639 8351
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Fax
+221 33 864 2374 / 2375, +221 33 864 2359
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Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 7:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–4:30 PMThursday 7:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–4:30 PMFriday 7:30 AM–1:30 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 7:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–4:30 PMTuesday 7:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–4:30 PMStatus: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours
🕒 Current time in Dakar: 9:49 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
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.
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Youth Day:
June 16
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Tamkharit:
June 26
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Grand Magal of Touba:
August 3
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National Women’s Day:
August 9 to August 10
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of South Africa in Dakar, Senegal:
- Process passport applications
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- Authentication of documents
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Senegalese passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter South Africa.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to South Africa without a visa. The most common types of South Africa visas are the following.
- Business visa
- Work visa
- Tourist visa
- Study visas
- Exchange visa
- Relative’s visa
- Medical treatment visa
- Corporate visa
Head of Mission
Bongiwe Qwabe, Ambassador
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- Niamey, Niger (Embassy)
- Abuja, Nigeria (High Commission)
- Lagos, Nigeria (Consulate General)
- São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe (Embassy)
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