Government of Canada services and information in Dakar, Senegal
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Senegal, in Dakar.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Criminal record checks
- Death abroad
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
Citizenship services
Refer to Canadian citizenship.
Complete your citizenship application before booking an appointment by email at dakar-consular@international.gc.ca to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
Pay your application fees online before you apply for citizenship services.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (XOF) |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 32000.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 32000.00 |
Criminal record checks
Refer to Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Criminal record checks.
Death abroad
Refer to Death outside Canada.
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court. The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only by email at dakar-consular@international.gc.ca, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
A Statement in lieu of a criminal record and a Statement in lieu of a birth certificate are required to apply for a foreigner identity card in Senegal.
Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Payment method
For cash payment in CFA franc, you must have exact change.
Cash payments in Canadian currency are not accepted.
Credit card payments must be done in Canadian currency.
Cabo Verde: Credit card payment when the files are sent via DHL.
Guinea: Cash payment in Guinean francs at the Consulate or credit card payment.
The Gambia: Payment must be done by credit card if the files are sent via DHL.
Guinea-Bissau: Payment must be done by credit card if the files are sent via DHL.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (XOF) |
|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 21500.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 21500.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 | 21500.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 | 21500.00 |
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 | 32000.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 | 19500.00 |
| Statement in lieu of a criminal record | 50.00 | 21500.00 |
| Statement in lieu of a birth certificate | 50.00 | 21500.00 |
Passport services
Refer to Canadian passports and travel documents.
You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Book an appointment by email at dakar-consular@international.gc.ca to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (XOF) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 | 112000.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 | 81500.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 | 43000.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 19500.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
Studying abroad
Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
Refer to Travel documents – Visas.
- Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
- Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- For other visa and immigration questions: dakarimmigration@international.gc.ca
- Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
Voting abroad
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