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208FAQ ID Nr.106-07-31Last UpdatedYes, and that's certainly the most convenient option of all. Depending on where you live you may need a letter of invitation from the meeting organizer in order to apply for the visa - if so, please let us know and we'll send you one.15600Sort Nr.I need a visa to enter Senegal - is it possible that I can get it directly from my local Senegalese embassy/consulate?
318FAQ ID Nr.206-07-31Last UpdatedNo. As it stands at this point in time US citizens do not need a visa to enter Senegal. Amongst other places, information on visa requirements can be found on the website of the embassy of Senegal in the UK - www.senegalembassy.co.uk.16700Sort Nr.I'm a United States citizen (travelling on a US passport) - do I need a visa to enter Senegal?
312FAQ ID Nr.306-07-31Last UpdatedNo. As it stands at this point in time Canadian citizens do not need a visa to enter Senegal. Amongst other places, information on visa requirements can be found on the website of the embassy of Senegal in the UK - www.senegalembassy.co.uk.16600Sort Nr.I'm a Canadian citizen (travelling on a Canadian passport) - will I need a visa to enter Senegal?
51FAQ ID Nr.406-07-31Last UpdatedNo. Belgian and Greek citizens do not require a visa - neither do citizens of the original 15 EU member states - but citizens of the 10 new EU countries do require a visa. The text on the matter from the website of the Embassy of Senegal in London (http://www.senegalembassy.co.uk/visaAndpassport.html) on July 19th 2006 is as follows - "Citizens of countries member of the European Union (EU) do not need visa to travel to Senegal for up to three months stay. N.B: Not concerned 10 new EU countries entering in May 2004."17040Sort Nr.Do Belgian or Greek (or other European Union) citizens require a visa to enter Senegal?
44FAQ ID Nr.506-07-31Last UpdatedYes. Visas are available from the high commission of The Gambia in the centre of Dakar - ask the meeting organizer for directions. The application procedure is extremely straightforward - in addition to application forms in duplicate you will also need to submit passport photos and the fee for the visa, which in early 2006 was FCFA 25,000 (approximately $45 US). Your visa will be issued within 24 hours. Application forms are available on Mangosteen's website and are available to confirmed participants. Link for application form to apply for a Gambian visa from the High Commission of The Gambia in Dakar, Senegal: http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/info/gambian_high_commission_dakar_visa_application.pdf16960Sort Nr.Can I get a visa for The Gambia in Senegal?
562FAQ ID Nr.606-07-31Last UpdatedVery low. Your visa will not be denied. The worst case scenario may occur if you do not make your application early enough - in which case your visa clearance may not be granted before you fly to Senegal. It can take weeks for the Senegalese authorities to issue visa clearance letters at times - in general they ask that a month be allowed to complete the process. So, please do make sure to apply (or ask the meeting organizer to apply on your behalf) as soon as possible after you have decided to participate in the meeting.19020Sort Nr.What is the likelihood that my visa application will be rejected?
502FAQ ID Nr.706-07-31Last UpdatedThis is a very difficult question to answer. In the spring of 2006 several meeting participants delayed purchasing their plane tickets since they did not want to confirm their plans and spend the money before being issued with a visa by the authorities in Dakar. Their visas were issued very late on - but they did not participate in the meeting since the airlines/travel agents were not willing to hold their ticket reservations until the point that the visas were finally issued! The one way to avoid this problem is to apply for your visa early - very early, long before you even consider booking a plane ticket. If you find your self in such a predicament please contact us, we may be able to advise or assist you.21660Sort Nr.Should I wait until my visa is issued to purchase my plane ticket?
75FAQ ID Nr.806-07-31Last UpdatedThis is a difficult question to answer. Senegal is represented in many of the world's most prominent countries, but it does not have direct representation in many countries and regions of the world. Perhaps the best source of information on this topic is the French embassy in your home country. As Senegal's former colonial power, France typically has exceptionally good links with Senegal. It must be noted that in the absence of a Senegalese embassy or consulate it is possible to apply to the French embassy for a visa to enter Senegal. LINK TO THE WEBSITE OF THE EMBASSY OF SENEGAL IN LONDON: http://www.senegalembassy.co.uk EMBASSY VISA SECTION: http://www.senegalembassy.co.uk/visaAndpassport.html16940Sort Nr.Does Senegal have an embassy/consulate in my home country?
47FAQ ID Nr.906-07-31Last UpdatedNo. We're sorry to say that after five weeks prior to the start date of the meeting you are on your own! All passport scans for visa applications (via the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar) must be emailed to the meeting organizer before the five week deadline.17020Sort Nr.Is the meeting organizer able to help me to obtain a visa for Senegal within the last month before the start of the meeting?
521FAQ ID Nr.1006-07-31Last UpdatedYes, to the best of our knowledge this is possible. However, it's not a method that we recommend since it appears to involve an extremely slow, inefficient application procedure. We know of meeting participants who have applied for a visa in this way, but we don't know of meeting participants who have been issued a visa in this way! Not because their application was denied, but simply because the waiting time was so long delayed that they had to find another way to get a visa. In theory it's possible, in practice it may not be - but one thing is for sure, you must not allow the French embassy or anyone else to mail your passport to Senegal, since you may not see it again for a month or two.19320Sort Nr.There is no Senegalese embassy or consulate in my home country - is it possible to apply for a visa via the French embassy?
202FAQ ID Nr.1106-07-31Last UpdatedIn our experience, applying for a Senegalese visa via the Embassy of France proves not to be a very reliable or expeditious method. Everything of course depends on the efficiency of your local French embassy, but we don't consider this to be a very trusty approach. If you are having problems obtaining a visa to Senegal, please don't delay any longer - simply contact us and let us know your situation - provided it is at least one month prior to the start of the meeting we will almost certainly be able to apply for a visa (in the form on an official visa clearance letter) from the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar on your behalf. To apply for the visa clearance, we will need you to email us a scanned image of your passport and proof that you intend to participate in the meeting (a scan of your plane ticket, for example).15560Sort Nr.There is no Senegalese consulate/embassy in my home country - I've contacted the French embassy and they told me that they can apply for a visa for me, but that the application will take 4 weeks - what shall I do?
636FAQ ID Nr.1206-07-31Last UpdatedNo later than five weeks prior to the first day of the meeting. Please be sure to submit a scanned image of your passport on or before this five week deadline.23380Sort Nr.When is the latest date that the meeting organizer is able to apply to the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar for a visa on my behalf?
175FAQ ID Nr.1306-07-31Last UpdatedYes. Visas are issued by the Gambian High Commission in the centre of Dakar. The application is extremely straightforward with visa being issued within 24 hours. Beware of the week-end - the high commission is closed on Saturday afternoons and on Sunday. Please ask the meeting organizer for assistance once you arrive in Dakar.23080Sort Nr.I don't need a visa to enter Senegal - but I do need one to enter The Gambia - is it possible to apply for the Gambian visa during my first few days in Dakar?
295FAQ ID Nr.1406-07-31Last UpdatedNo.15720Sort Nr.If I have a visa clearance letter from the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar, Senegal do I also need a visa stamp in my passport to enable me enter Senegal?
649FAQ ID Nr.1506-07-31Last UpdatedPlease refer to the following password protected web page. All confirmed participants will be given access to the page after completing the registration procedure - please request the password if you don't already have it. Link to Web Page containing General and Practical Information on the meeting - http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/info/index.htm20500Sort Nr.Where on the Mangosteen website can I find information pertaining to general and practical information on the meeting, advice on flights and accommodation etc.?
490FAQ ID Nr.1606-07-31Last UpdatedYes, please let us know your exact travel plans and we'll see what we can do to help.21620Sort Nr.My wife (or husband) will be accompanying me to the meeting - will the meeting organizer help her (him) to get a visa to enter Senegal?
489FAQ ID Nr.1706-07-31Last UpdatedNo, it just means that the consular officials are not as efficient as they might be! Rather than waiting indefinitely please contact us to explain your predicament - we may well be able to advise you on how to bypass lengthy visa application procedures.21640Sort Nr.My Senegal visa application is taking a long time - does this mean that my application has been rejected?
618FAQ ID Nr.1806-07-31Last UpdatedFive weeks before the start date of the meeting.20260Sort Nr.What's the latest I can apply for a visa via the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar, Senegal?
106FAQ ID Nr.1906-07-31Last UpdatedThe standard (but not necessarily the fastest or best) way of obtaining pre-approval for a visa is to go through your local Senegalese embassy - such as is explained on the visa and passport pages of the London embassy's website - http://www.senegalembassy.co.uk/visaAndpassport.html. Other than this, perhaps the best way in which to obtain pre-approval and the visa itself is to apply to the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar directly. The meeting organizer can help you with this - for which you will need to email a scanned image of your passport to the meeting organizer not later than five weeks before the start of the meeting. If you need to obtain pre-approval and your visa in this way please contact the meeting organizer - mangosteen@mangosee.com.18620Sort Nr.How do I get pre-approval ahead of applying for a Senegalese visa?
1FAQ ID Nr.2006-07-31Last UpdatedYes. It's very straightforward - you will simply need to go to the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar to put in a request for an extension and explain why it is that you would like to stay longer. If necessary the meeting organizer can assist and/or accompany you to the Ministry.23660Sort Nr.After my arrival in Senegal, will it be possible to prolong my stay by applying for a visa extension?
122FAQ ID Nr.2106-07-31Last UpdatedOne month, hence Mangosteen's requirement that you submit an image of your passport scan five weeks ahead of the start of the meeting.18740Sort Nr.How long do the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar, Senegal take to issue visas?
148FAQ ID Nr.2206-07-31Last UpdatedThe Ministry of the Interior does not charge for visa applications or to issue visas.18560Sort Nr.How much does it cost to apply for a visa from the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar, Senegal?
90FAQ ID Nr.2306-07-31Last UpdatedPlease do let us know - if you don't have the visa(s) required in good time we may be able to assist you with your application or otherwise advise you how best to proceed.22160Sort Nr.Does the meeting organizer need to know once I have successfully obtained the required visa(s)?
459FAQ ID Nr.2406-07-31Last UpdatedTo the best of our knowledge there is no Senegalese representation in Pakistan. It is however possible to apply for Senegalese visas via the French embassy (a route which we do not recommend). If you are from Pakistan and have visa questions please see other FAQs on visas for Senegal or direct them to us by email.20720Sort Nr.Is there an embassy or consulate of Senegal in Pakistan?
458FAQ ID Nr.2506-07-31Last UpdatedAlthough without any first hand knowledge we are advised that there is an embassy of Senegal in New Delhi.23480Sort Nr.Is there an embassy of Senegal in India?
342FAQ ID Nr.2606-07-31Last UpdatedSorry, but no, there is really very little that we can do to help you obtain a visa at this late stage. We could apply for a visa for you (at the Ministry of the Interior), but we will make absolutely no guarantees whatever that the visa will be issued in time for you to participate in the meeting - visas usually take one month to be issued, and hence it really would be a waste of time to apply. Your visa is really in your own hands at this point - your best and likely only approach will be a personal visit to your local Senegalese embassy. We wish you luck!16640Sort Nr.I'm very late with my preparations - it's now one just week before the start of the meeting - can you help me get a visa to enter Senegal?
510FAQ ID Nr.2706-07-31Last UpdatedWe recommend that (at least 5 weeks before the start date of the meeting) you send us a scanned image of your passport - we will then apply for a visa from the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar on your behalf.21480Sort Nr.Since there is no Senegalese consulate or embassy in my home country, and you don't recommend applying via the French embassy, how would you suggest I apply for the visa?
752FAQ ID Nr.2806-07-31Last UpdatedNo. In our experience this is not an extremely reliable method by which to apply for a visa. If you're not sure how best to apply for a visa please either read the other FAQs on the topic or contact the meeting organizer for assistance.22560Sort Nr.Would you recommend I apply for a Senegalese visa via the French embassy in my home country?
210FAQ ID Nr.2906-07-31Last UpdatedNo.15620Sort Nr.I need a visa to enter Senegal - will I be asked to pay any money towards it upon arrival at Dakar airport?
206FAQ ID Nr.3006-07-31Last UpdatedNo. It's not necessary to include proof of other visas, they will have no effect what so ever on the application.23940Sort Nr.I need a visa for Senegal - will it help the application procedure if I also submit a copy of my visa for the US and/or Europe?
205FAQ ID Nr.3106-07-31Last UpdatedIn general, yes. To stay in Senegal after the meeting is no problem at all - at worst you will need to apply for a visa extension, depending on how long you decide to stay. It's rather more difficult to state the situation should you choose to spend time in the country ahead of the meeting. However, to the best of our knowledge, Senegalese visas are not dated in the sense that you state exactly which day you will arrive and depart, but rather they allow a single entry (or multiple entry) at any point (within a set period) after the date of issue followed by a stay of a set number of days.15580Sort Nr.I need a visa for Senegal - will it be possible to stay in the country for a week or two weeks of vacation before/after the meeting?
204FAQ ID Nr.3206-07-31Last UpdatedNo, this would be extremely unwise. Whatever you do, do not allow your local French embassy to either keep your passport for more than a short time or send it to Dakar! If they mail your passport to Dakar you may not see it for a month or more! The mail service to and from Senegal is not always extremely fast or reliable!22800Sort Nr.I need a visa for Senegal - is it OK to apply via the French embassy and possibly allow my passport to be mailed to Dakar?
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Yes, and that's certainly the most convenient option of all.  Depending on where you live you may need a letter of invitation from the meeting organizer in order to apply for the visa - if so, please let us know and we'll send you one.

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I need a visa to enter Senegal - is it possible that I can get it directly from my local Senegalese embassy/consulate?

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No.  As it stands at this point in time US citizens do not need a visa to enter Senegal.  Amongst other places, information on visa requirements can be found on the website of the embassy of Senegal in the UK - www.senegalembassy.co.uk.

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I'm a United States citizen (travelling on a US passport) - do I need a visa to enter Senegal?

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No.  As it stands at this point in time Canadian citizens do not need a visa to enter Senegal.  Amongst other places, information on visa requirements can be found on the website of the embassy of Senegal in the UK - www.senegalembassy.co.uk.

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No.  Belgian and Greek citizens do not require a visa - neither do citizens of the original 15 EU member states - but citizens of the 10 new EU countries do require a visa.  The text on the matter from the website of the Embassy of Senegal in London (http://www.senegalembassy.co.uk/visaAndpassport.html) on July 19th 2006 is as follows - "Citizens of countries member of the European Union (EU) do not need visa to travel to Senegal for up to three months stay.  N.B: Not concerned 10 new EU countries entering in May 2004."

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Do Belgian or Greek (or other European Union) citizens require a visa to enter Senegal?

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Yes.  Visas are available from the high commission of The Gambia in the centre of Dakar - ask the meeting organizer for directions.  The application procedure is extremely straightforward - in addition to application forms in duplicate you will also need to submit passport photos and the fee for the visa, which in early 2006 was FCFA 25,000 (approximately $45 US).  Your visa will be issued within 24 hours.  Application forms are available on Mangosteen's website and are available to confirmed participants.

Link for application form to apply for a Gambian visa from the High Commission of The Gambia in Dakar, Senegal:  
http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/info/gambian_high_commission_dakar_visa_application.pdf

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Can I get a visa for The Gambia in Senegal?

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Very low.  Your visa will not be denied.  The worst case scenario may occur if you do not make your application early enough - in which case your visa clearance may not be granted before you fly to Senegal.  It can take weeks for the Senegalese authorities to issue visa clearance letters at times - in general they ask that a month be allowed to complete the process.  So, please do make sure to apply (or ask the meeting organizer to apply on your behalf) as soon as possible after you have decided to participate in the meeting.

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What is the likelihood that my visa application will be rejected?

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This is a very difficult question to answer.  In the spring of 2006 several meeting participants delayed purchasing their plane tickets since they did not want to confirm their plans and spend the money before being issued with a visa by the authorities in Dakar.  Their visas were issued very late on - but they did not participate in the meeting since the airlines/travel agents were not willing to hold their ticket reservations until the point that the visas were finally issued!  The one way to avoid this problem is to apply for your visa early - very early, long before you even consider booking a plane ticket.  If you find your self in such a predicament please contact us, we may be able to advise or assist you.

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This is a difficult question to answer.  Senegal is represented in many of the world's most prominent countries, but it does not have direct representation in many countries and regions of the world.  Perhaps the best source of information on this topic is the French embassy in your home country.  As Senegal's former colonial power, France typically has exceptionally good links with Senegal.  It must be noted that in the absence of a Senegalese embassy or consulate it is possible to apply to the French embassy for a visa to enter Senegal.

LINK TO THE WEBSITE OF THE EMBASSY OF SENEGAL IN LONDON:
http://www.senegalembassy.co.uk

EMBASSY VISA SECTION:
http://www.senegalembassy.co.uk/visaAndpassport.html

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No.  We're sorry to say that after five weeks prior to the start date of the meeting you are on your own!  All passport scans for visa applications (via the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar) must be emailed to the meeting organizer before the five week deadline.

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Is the meeting organizer able to help me to obtain a visa for Senegal within the last month before the start of the meeting?

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Yes, to the best of our knowledge this is possible.  However, it's not a method that we recommend since it appears to involve an extremely slow, inefficient application procedure.  We know of meeting participants who have applied for a visa in this way, but we don't know of meeting participants who have been issued a visa in this way!  Not because their application was denied, but simply because the waiting time was so long delayed that they had to find another way to get a visa.  In theory it's possible, in practice it may not be - but one thing is for sure, you must not allow the French embassy or anyone else to mail your passport to Senegal, since you may not see it again for a month or two.

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There is no Senegalese embassy or consulate in my home country - is it possible to apply for a visa via the French embassy?

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In our experience, applying for a Senegalese visa via the Embassy of France proves not to be a very reliable or expeditious method.  Everything of course depends on the efficiency of your local French embassy, but we don't consider this to be a very trusty approach.  If you are having problems obtaining a visa to Senegal, please don't delay any longer - simply contact us and let us know your situation - provided it is at least one month prior to the start of the meeting we will almost certainly be able to apply for a visa (in the form on an official visa clearance letter) from the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar on your behalf.  To apply for the visa clearance, we will need you to email us a scanned image of your passport and proof that you intend to participate in the meeting (a scan of your plane ticket, for example).

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There is no Senegalese consulate/embassy in my home country - I've contacted the French embassy and they told me that they can apply for a visa for me, but that the application will take 4 weeks - what shall I do?

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No later than five weeks prior to the first day of the meeting.  Please be sure to submit a scanned image of your passport on or before this five week deadline.

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When is the latest date that the meeting organizer is able to apply to the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar for a visa on my behalf?

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Yes.  Visas are issued by the Gambian High Commission in the centre of Dakar.  The application is extremely straightforward with visa being issued within 24 hours.  Beware of the week-end - the high commission is closed on Saturday afternoons and on Sunday.  Please ask the meeting organizer for assistance once you arrive in Dakar.

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I don't need a visa to enter Senegal - but I do need one to enter The Gambia - is it possible to apply for the Gambian visa during my first few days in Dakar?

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No.

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If I have a visa clearance letter from the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar, Senegal do I also need a visa stamp in my passport to enable me enter Senegal?

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Please refer to the following password protected web page.  All confirmed participants will be given access to the page after completing the registration procedure - please request the password if you don't already have it.

Link to Web Page containing General and Practical Information on the meeting - 
http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/info/index.htm

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Where on the Mangosteen website can I find information pertaining to general and practical information on the meeting, advice on flights and accommodation etc.?

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Yes, please let us know your exact travel plans and we'll see what we can do to help.

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My wife (or husband) will be accompanying me to the meeting - will the meeting organizer help her (him) to get a visa to enter Senegal?

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No, it just means that the consular officials are not as efficient as they might be!  Rather than waiting indefinitely please contact us to explain your predicament - we may well be able to advise you on how to bypass lengthy visa application procedures.

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My Senegal visa application is taking a long time - does this mean that my application has been rejected?

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Five weeks before the start date of the meeting.

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What's the latest I can apply for a visa via the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar, Senegal?

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The standard (but not necessarily the fastest or best) way of obtaining pre-approval for a visa is to go through your local Senegalese embassy - such as is explained on the visa and passport pages of the London embassy's website - http://www.senegalembassy.co.uk/visaAndpassport.html.  Other than this, perhaps the best way in which to obtain pre-approval and the visa itself is to apply to the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar directly.  The meeting organizer can help you with this - for which you will need to email a scanned image of your passport to the meeting organizer not later than five weeks before the start of the meeting.  If you need to obtain pre-approval and your visa in this way please contact the meeting organizer - mangosteen@mangosee.com.

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Yes.  It's very straightforward - you will simply need to go to the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar to put in a request for an extension and explain why it is that you would like to stay longer.  If necessary the meeting organizer can assist and/or accompany you to the Ministry.

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After my arrival in Senegal, will it be possible to prolong my stay by applying for a visa extension?

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One month, hence Mangosteen's requirement that you submit an image of your passport scan five weeks ahead of the start of the meeting.

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How long do the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar, Senegal take to issue visas?

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The Ministry of the Interior does not charge for visa applications or to issue visas.

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How much does it cost to apply for a visa from the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar, Senegal?

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Please do let us know - if you don't have the visa(s) required in good time we may be able to assist you with your application or otherwise advise you how best to proceed.

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Does the meeting organizer need to know once I have successfully obtained the required visa(s)?

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To the best of our knowledge there is no Senegalese representation in Pakistan.  It is however possible to apply for Senegalese visas via the French embassy (a route which we do not recommend).  If you are from Pakistan and have visa questions please see other FAQs on visas for Senegal or direct them to us by email.

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Is there an embassy or consulate of Senegal in Pakistan?

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Although without any first hand knowledge we are advised that there is an embassy of Senegal in New Delhi.

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Is there an embassy of Senegal in India?

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Sorry, but no, there is really very little that we can do to help you obtain a visa at this late stage.  We could apply for a visa for you (at the Ministry of the Interior), but we will make absolutely no guarantees whatever that the visa will be issued in time for you to participate in the meeting - visas usually take one month to be issued, and hence it really would be a waste of time to apply.  Your visa is really in your own hands at this point - your best and likely only approach will be a personal visit to your local Senegalese embassy.  We wish you luck!

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I'm very late with my preparations - it's now one just week before the start of the meeting - can you help me get a visa to enter Senegal?

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We recommend that (at least 5 weeks before the start date of the meeting) you send us a scanned image of your passport - we will then apply for a visa from the Ministry of the Interior in Dakar on your behalf.

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Since there is no Senegalese consulate or embassy in my home country, and you don't recommend applying via the French embassy, how would you suggest I apply for the visa?

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No.  In our experience this is not an extremely reliable method by which to apply for a visa.  If you're not sure how best to apply for a visa please either read the other FAQs on the topic or contact the meeting organizer for assistance.

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Would you recommend I apply for a Senegalese visa via the French embassy in my home country?

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No.

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No.  It's not necessary to include proof of other visas, they will have no effect what so ever on the application.

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I need a visa for Senegal - will it help the application procedure if I also submit a copy of my visa for the US and/or Europe?

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In general, yes.  To stay in Senegal after the meeting is no problem at all - at worst you will need to apply for a visa extension, depending on how long you decide to stay.  It's rather more difficult to state the situation should you choose to spend time in the country ahead of the meeting.  However, to the best of our knowledge, Senegalese visas are not dated in the sense that you state exactly which day you will arrive and depart, but rather they allow a single entry (or multiple entry) at any point (within a set period) after the date of issue followed by a stay of a set number of days.

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I need a visa for Senegal - will it be possible to stay in the country for a week or two weeks of vacation before/after the meeting?

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No, this would be extremely unwise.  Whatever you do, do not allow your local French embassy to either keep your passport for more than a short time or send it to Dakar!  If they mail your passport to Dakar you may not see it for a month or more!  The mail service to and from Senegal is not always extremely fast or reliable!

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I need a visa for Senegal - is it OK to apply via the French embassy and possibly allow my passport to be mailed to Dakar?

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