Senegal (Sénégal/Senegaal/ السنغال), officially the Republic of Senegal, is a country in West Africa. Senegal is bordered by Mauritania in the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast, and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest. Senegal nearly surrounds The Gambia, a country occupying a narrow sliver of land along the banks of the Gambia River, which separates Senegal’s southern region of Casamance from the rest of the country. Senegal also shares a maritime border with Cape Verde. Senegal’s economic and political capital is Dakar.
It is a unitary presidential republic and is the westernmost country in the mainland of the Old World, or Afro-Eurasia. It owes its name to the Senegal River, which borders it to the east and north. Senegal is a member state of the African Union, the United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the Community of Sahel-Saharan States.
Senegal provides an array of housing types for residents to choose from, including free-standing (detached) homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments, and, as is popular with expats, homes inside gated estates. Homes do not often come with white goods included, though many apartment complexes have laundry facilities on site. Rental properties are often in high demand in major cities.
Housing Facts
Popular Expat Areas
Almadies
Fann Residence
Fenetre Mermoz
Indicative Pricing (Unfurnished)
2-bedroom apartment: USD 1,400 – 2,800 p.m.
3-bedroom house: USD 2,800 – 3,700 p.m.
General Knowledge
Senegal is home to 7 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) sites
General Knowledge
When it is time to migrate in the winter, over three million birds arrive at Senegal’s Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Senegal offers good quality schooling, with a variety of government, private, and international (foreign language) schools on offer. Foreign countries represented with international schools include the United States and France. Senegalese universities include Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Université Gaston Berger, and École Supérieure de Commerce de Dakar.
Education Facts
Curricula
The school year runs from October to June. The schooling system operates on the basis of 6 years spent in Elementary School, 4 years in Lower Secondary, and 3 years spent in Upper Secondary School.
There are some countries including the United States, countries in the European Union (EU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) nations, that can enjoy visa-free travel for up to 90 days in Senegal.
Visa-free travel
Visa-free travel in Senegal is extended to foreign nationals who have at least six months validity on their passports from their date of entry.
Visa-exempt countries who intend on staying for less than three months only need to state their place of stay at the immigration office upon arrival.
Long stay Visa
A long-stay visa is issued to foreign nationals who wish to stay longer than 90 days. A long-stay visa is valid for six months to one year. The application for this visa can be lodged at the Territorial Surveillance Directorate.
Business Visa
EU, ECOWAS and US foreign nationals are eligible for visa waivers and do not require a business visa to conduct business activities in Senegal.
For those in non-visa exempt countries, they must acquire a Business Visa before travelling to Senegal from a Senegalese Embassy or Consulate.
Work Permit
A work permit is issued to foreign nationals who are offered employment opportunity in Senegal. They are commonly issued for an initial 24 months and can be renewed.
If an expat seeks to work in Senegal for the long term, it is best to apply for a foreigner identity card. A foreigner identity card is valid for five years and renewable. The application can be lodged at the Foreigners and Travel Documents Police Department in Dakar.
Residence Permit
A residence permit is issued to a foreign national who wants to stay for an extended period in Senegal. Foreign nationals will have to go through two biometric visas for six months and thereafter do they become eligible for a residence permit. Residence permits are issued for six months and are renewable.
Visa Facts
Immigration Services
We are able to assist with a wide variety of visas across Africa, including Family, Study, Spousal, Short-term work, Long-term work, and Temporary Visitor visas.
Outbound
We offer outbound immigration services to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as Migration Through Investment programs for Grenada, Portugal, Malta, Cyprus, and the United States.
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