Student Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 7 business days
- Fee
- 15,000 XOF
- Validity
- Duration of study program (typically 1 year, renewable)
- Entry
- Single entry
Student visa duration aligns with academic program length. Typically valid for one year with renewal options. All documents must be in French or translated by accredited translator.
Eligibility
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Nationality
International students admitted to educational institutions in Senegal
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Purpose of visit
Allowed for full-time academic programs, courses, and research.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Two passport-size photographs
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Bank statement
Months required: 3
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Student Visa Application Form
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes
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Proof of enrollment
Provide proof of enrolment or admission from the school, university or training provider.
Must be current: No; Must be original: No
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever and typhoid vaccination certificates; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain admission letter from Senegalese university and gather academic documents.
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Online application
Complete student visa application form.
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Fee payment
Pay visa application fee.
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Document submission
Submit application with all supporting documents at embassy/consulate.
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Processing wait
Wait for student visa processing.
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Visa collection
Collect student visa from embassy/consulate.