Entry Requirements

British citizens do not require a visa for Senegal for stays of less than 90 days. If you intend to stay longer, you can apply for a residence permit from the "Police des Etrangers" :

Allées Serigne Ababacar Sy,

près du Commissariat de Dieuppeul

Tel 33 869 32 10

Opening hours: 0800-1330 Monday to Friday

In order to apply you will be asked to provide a letter addressed to the Minister of the Interior, a copy of your passport, a casier judiciaire*, a copy of your birth certificate, a medical certificate from a Senegalese doctor and 3 photos. There is also a fee payable;before applying it is best to contact the police to ensure you have all the paperwork they require and check the current fee.

Health

Yellow fever vaccinations are mandatory and, if you are unable to provide proof (i.e. a yellow fever vaccination card) you may have to pay for it, and receive the vaccination at the airport.

Health care standards are quite good in Dakar. There is the main 'Hôpital Principal' and several clinics that offer good treatment. Please click here to access the British Embassy list of doctors.

You should be aware that most clinics do not accept medical insurance cover as a guarantee of payment; they normally ask for a down payment prior to admittance.

French medications are widely available and there are many pharmacies both in Dakar and the rest of the country.

ID

Senegalese law states that everyone must carry some form of ID at all times, and the police have the right to stop anyone to request this without cause. A copy of your passport, or your driving licence are acceptable forms of ID.

Education

There are a few English-speaking/bilingual schools in Dakar. The main anglophone school is the International School of Dakar, which follows the American system-please see www.isd.sn. There are no schools that follow the British school system. The main bilingual school (3-11 years) is the "Ecole Actuelle Bilingue" - please see www.ecole-actuelle-bilingue.com. Both these schools are located in Fenêtre Mermoz.

Useful websistes

www.ausenegal.com: General guide to life in/visits to Senegal.

www.demarches.gouv.sn: The official Senegalese Governmemnt website (French only)

www.dakarwomensgroup.org: This is an English-speaking women's group. They publish a very useful and practical guide to Dakar  

www.expatdakar.com: General guide to expat life in Dakar including listings (French only)

www.senegalembassy.co.uk: The Senegalese Embassy in London

www.direct.gov.uk/en/BritonslivingAbroad/index.htm: British Government site with practical information on living overseas

 

 

* You can obtain the equivalent of a casier judiciaire (a Subject Access Form) from the local police force for the area in which you last resided in the UK. Please see www.apa.police.uk  (or www.met.police.uk for London) or the National Identification Bureau www.police.information.co.uk) for more information.

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