Contact and Office Information
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Due to ongoing concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, preventative measures have been enacted throughout our global network of offices. Consular services remain available to Canadians. Canadians in need of assistance should contact:
- the Embassy of Canada to Senegal at DAKARConsulaire/Consular@international.gc.ca or at +221 33 889 4789 (Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm); or
- the Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
For information on COVID-19, please visit the Government of Canada's official outbreak page and check our Travel Advice and Advisories. Make sure to register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad to get the latest updates at your destination.
General Contact Information
Street Address:
Embassy of Canada
Rue Galliéni x Amadou Cissé Dia
Dakar, Senegal
Postal Address:
Embassy of Canada
P.O. Box 3373
Dakar, Senegal
Tel.: 221-33-889-4700
Fax: 221-33-889-4720
Email: dakar@international.gc.ca
For all visa and immigration questions: dakar.immigration@international.gc.ca
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday:
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday:
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Services for Canadians
The Embassy provides consular services to Canadian citizens residing or travelling in Senegal, Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau.
Address, Telephone, Fax, Email
Rue Galliéni x Brièe de l’Isle
P.O. Box 3373
Dakar, Senegal
Telephone: 221-33-889-4749
Facsimile: 221-33-889-4740
Email: dakar-cs@international.gc.ca
Service Hours
Monday: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Defence Relations
Defence Attaché: Gignac, Mireille -DAKAR -DR, CD2
Assistant: Sergeant Daniel Rochette, MB, CD1
Tel: 221-33-889-4700
Fax: 221-33-889-4725
Countries of cross-accreditation are as follows :
- Republic of Cape Verde
- Republic of the Gambia
- Republic of Guinea
- Republic of Guinea-Bissau
- Republic of Sierra Leone
- Republic of Liberia
- Republic of Cote d’Ivoire
- Republic of Ghana
- Republic of Togo
- Republic of Benin
- Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Republic of Cameroon
Statutory Holidays - 2019
Our offices are closed on the following days:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day |
| April 4 | Sénégal National Holiday |
| April 19 | Good Friday |
| April 22 | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | International Labour Day |
| June 4 | Korité (Aïd el-Fitr) *** |
| July 1 | Canada Day |
| August 12 | Tabaski (Aïd el-Kébir) *** |
| August 13 | Day after Tabaski *** |
| October 14 | Thanksgiving |
| November 8 to 11 | Maouloud /Mawlid*** |
| December 25 | Christmas |
| December 26 | Boxing Day |
(*) To be confirmer according to the lunar calendar.
- Date Modified:
