U.S. Embassy, Dakar - Consular and Visa Information

Welcome to the Embassy’s Consular Section. Our mission is to serve American citizens as well as the people of Senegal and West Africa. Our goal is to provide you with all the information you need, whether you are seeking to renew your passport, register the birth of your baby, file an immigrant visa petition, or make a non-immigrant visa application.

Visa Wait Times

Please click here for information regarding waiting times for different visa processing times.

All applicants should be aware that the times given above are AVERAGES, and that the processing time of a specific case can vary due to individual circumstances and other special requirements.

Consular Section

Hours of Operation

American Citizen Services

Mondays through Thursdays: 11:00-13:00 and from 14:00-15:00

American Citizen Emergencies

Mondays through Fridays: 08:00-17:00

Non-Immigrant Visas

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 07:30-10:30 (by appointment only)

Immigrant Visas

Mondays and Wednesdays: 07:30-10:30

Fridays: 07:30-10:30 (by appointment only)

Consular Contact Information

To expedite our inquiries, please email us at the provided email address. We will reply to your requests promptly.

Email Address

consulardakar@state.gov (email inquiries are answered throughout the day)

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