Work / Immigration visa · Guadeloupe to Senegal

Work Permit

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 730 days
• Processing time: 2-4 weeks
• Fee: 15,000 XOF
• Validity: 2 years (renewable)
• Entry: Multiple entry

Work permits issued for initial duration of 2 years and are renewable. All documents must be in French or translated by accredited translator. Work permits are tied to sponsoring employer; changing employers requires new permit. Foreign nationals intending to stay and work longer than 90 days must apply for work and residence permit.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Foreign nationals with job offers from employers in Senegal

• Employment

  Must have employment contract endorsed by Directorate of Labour and be in good health and of good conduct

  Required status: Employment contract endorsed by Directorate of Labour

• Purpose of visit

  Allowed for employment and work purposes.

  Includes

  • Employment
  • work

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-size photographs

• Employment letter

  Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

  Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes

• Police clearance

  Validity months: 6

• Medical certificate

  Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.

  Required tests: As required by authorities

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Work Permit and Visa Application Forms (in French)

• Academic transcript

  Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.

  Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes

• Work contract

  Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.

  Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Gather employment contract, medical certificate, police clearance, and educational documents.

2. Online application

   Employer submits work authorization application to Directorate of Labour in Senegal.

3. Document submission

   Submit residence authorization application at relevant police station.

4. Processing wait

   Wait for work permit and visa processing (typically 2-4 weeks).

5. Visa collection

   Collect work and residence permit (carte d'identité d'étranger - CIE).

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.