Diplomatic representation of Senegal in Canada
Senegalese Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Senegal in Ottawa represents Senegal in Canada and provides passport, consular card, civil-status, visa and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Senegalese Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Senegal is located on Kent Street in downtown Ottawa.
Before visiting: Most consular procedures, including passport, consular card and civil-status services, require an appointment. Check the current requirements for your service before travelling to the Embassy.
Embassy location
Where is the Senegalese Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Senegal is located at 381 Kent Street in downtown Ottawa.
The current official Embassy address is 381 Kent Street, 4th Floor, Ottawa, ON K2P 2A8, Canada.
About the mission
About the Senegalese Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Senegal in Ottawa is Senegal’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy represents Senegal in its official relations with Canada and supports diplomatic, economic, cultural and other bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
It also provides consular services for Senegalese citizens and eligible foreign applicants in Canada.
Consular procedures available through the Embassy include biometric passport enrolment, consular registration and cards, civil-status matters and visa applications.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Embassy provides a range of consular services for Senegalese citizens and other eligible applicants.
Biometric passports
The Embassy has biometric passport enrolment equipment and accepts eligible passport applications by appointment.
Consular cards
Eligible Senegalese citizens can use the Embassy for consular registration and consular card procedures.
Civil-status services
The Embassy handles eligible civil-status procedures for Senegalese citizens abroad under the applicable consular requirements.
Visa applications
Foreign nationals who require a Senegalese visa can submit an application under the procedure applicable to their nationality and travel circumstances.
Check the procedure first: Passport, consular card and civil-status procedures normally require an appointment. Requirements vary according to the service requested.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
Most consular procedures at the Senegalese Embassy in Ottawa require an appointment.
The Embassy specifically identifies passport, consular card and civil-status procedures as services generally handled by appointment.
Applicants should select the appropriate service through the Embassy’s appointment procedure and prepare all required original documents and copies before attending.
For passport appointment questions, the Embassy publishes rdv@ambsencanada.org.
Do not travel without checking: Confirm that you have the correct appointment and supporting documents for your service before travelling to Ottawa.
Senegalese travel documents
Senegalese Passport Services
The Embassy has enrolment equipment for Senegalese biometric passports and accepts eligible applications by appointment.
Passport production is not completed directly at the Embassy. The Embassy states that passports are produced periodically in Dakar after passport applications have been enrolled in Ottawa.
Because the enrolment equipment may be unavailable while passport production is taking place, enrolment services can occasionally be interrupted for several weeks.
Adult passport applications
For an adult passport renewal, the Embassy currently requires the original and a copy of the passport being renewed, together with the original and a copy of the applicant’s Senegalese national identity card.
If a passport has been lost, applicants must also provide a police incident or loss report.
The Embassy currently publishes a passport stamp fee of CAD 48, payable in cash.
Passport validity and renewal
The Embassy states that an expired biometric ECOWAS passport cannot simply be extended by adding a validity endorsement.
Except where an applicant can demonstrate an urgent reason, the Embassy also states that a passport cannot normally be renewed while it still has 12 months or more of validity remaining.
A lost or damaged passport cannot simply be reprinted. A new enrolment is required.
Passport appointment required: Due to demand and the periodic availability of the enrolment equipment, secure the required appointment before travelling to Ottawa.
Travel to Senegal
Senegal Visa Applications
Visa requirements depend on the traveller’s nationality, passport and individual travel circumstances.
For applicants who require an entry or stay visa for Senegal, the Embassy publishes a visa application procedure.
The current Embassy instructions require a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Senegal, two passport photographs and a completed visa application form stating the purpose of travel, intended duration of stay and address in Senegal.
Applications from refugees travelling with refugee travel documents and nationals of certain countries can require prior consultation with Senegal’s Ministry of the Interior.
Applicants in these categories should therefore allow additional time for the application process.
Check whether you need a visa: Visa requirements vary by nationality and travel document. Confirm the current requirements with the Embassy before submitting an application.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm the current appointment and documentary requirements before travelling to the Embassy.
Book required appointments
Passport, consular card and civil-status procedures generally require an appointment before attending the Embassy.
Check passport enrolment
Passport enrolment can be temporarily interrupted when the Embassy’s enrolment equipment is unavailable during the passport production process.
Prepare original documents
Consular procedures can require original identity and civil-status documents as well as copies. Check the requirements for your specific service.
Frequently asked questions
Senegalese Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Senegalese Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Senegal is located at 381 Kent Street, 4th Floor, Ottawa, ON K2P 2A8, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Senegalese Embassy?
The Embassy’s current telephone number is +1 613 238 6392.
What are the Embassy’s opening hours?
The Embassy currently publishes opening hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Do I need an appointment for Senegalese consular services?
Most procedures require an appointment. The Embassy specifically identifies passport, consular card and civil-status services as appointment-based procedures.
Can I apply for a Senegalese biometric passport in Ottawa?
Yes. The Embassy has biometric passport enrolment equipment and accepts eligible passport applications by appointment. Passport production takes place periodically in Dakar.
What happens if my Senegalese passport is lost?
For a new passport application after a loss, the Embassy requires a police incident or loss report. A lost passport cannot simply be reprinted without a new enrolment.
How much is the currently published passport stamp fee?
The Embassy currently publishes a fee of CAD 48 for the passport stamp and states that it is payable in cash.
What documents are required for a Senegal visa application?
For applicants who require a visa, the Embassy currently lists a passport valid for at least six months from entry, two passport photographs and a completed visa application form among the basic requirements.
Official information
Sources
Official Senegalese and Canadian sources used to verify the Embassy and current consular information on this page.