The Embassy of Senegal in Brussels represents Senegal in Belgium and serves Senegalese citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 196, 1050 Ixelles (Brussels), Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 673 00 97 |
| Fax | +32 2 675 04 60 |
| info@ambassadesenegal.be ambassadesenegal@skynet.be |
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| Website | ambassadesenegal.be |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Mame Baba Cisse, Ambassador |
| National Day | 4 April |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Belgian protocol list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Belgian and Senegalese public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 196 (1050 Ixelles). Ixelles is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its network in Belgium
Mame Baba Cisse heads the embassy as ambassador; the Belgian list gives 9 April 2025 as the date of the presentation of credentials. Many embassies in Brussels are also accredited to Luxembourg, and some Senegalese diplomats in the city work with the European Union and NATO – these are separate missions with their own staff. Two honorary consulates support Senegalese citizens in other parts of Belgium.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Senegalese passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Visa and entry information for Belgian citizens
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Senegal (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Belgian public holidays as well as on the Senegalese national day, 4 April. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
Senegalese nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +32 2 673 00 97. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with Belgian authorities. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of Senegal in Belgium
Senegal in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Senegal (this page)
- Nevele – Honorary Consulate
- Wannebecq – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Senegal in Brussels
Where is the Senegalese Embassy in Brussels?
At Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 196, 1050 Ixelles.
When is the Senegalese Embassy in Brussels open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Senegal to Belgium?
Mame Baba Cisse, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
Is the Senegalese Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Senegal is 4 April; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgians need a visa to travel to Senegal?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – heads of mission and embassy addresses (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – directory of foreign embassies in Belgium, Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians, ambassadesenegal.be. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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