Nationals of Senegal, Guinea Bissau, Mali and Cape Verde need a visa to enter, or transit through the UK. If you are a national of another country, find out if you need a visa by using our Do I need a UK visa? Questionnaire.

Nationals of Senegal, Guinea Bissau, Mali and Cape Verde should apply for visas for the UK at the Visa Section of the British Embassy in Dakar.  Nationals of other countries should apply for UK visas in the country where they are normally and legally resident.

Please ensure you apply for a visa well in advance of your planned travel.  Unless you have travelled to the UK or US within the last two years, it will take at least 15 working days to process your visa application.  

If you must travel a long distance to the British Embassy in Dakar, please contact us  before you start your journey for any important information that may affect you.

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Visa Section Closures

Please be aware that the Visa Section is closed on public holidays.