As Senegal’s diplomatic representation in Switzerland, the Embassy of Senegal in Geneva handles political, economic and consular relations – from Geneva rather than the federal capital Bern.
Contact Details
| Address | Route de Pré-Bois 20, Bâtiment H, 4ème étage, 1215 Geneva 15, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 918 02 30 +41 22 918 02 36 |
| Fax | +41 22 740 07 11 |
| mission.senegal.gva@bluewin.ch | |
| Website | www.missionsenegal-geneve.org |
| Head of Mission | Aboubacar Sadikh Barry, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
The Swiss Foreign Ministry lists no public opening hours for this embassy. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Route de Pré-Bois 20, Bâtiment H, 4ème étage in Geneva 15.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its staff
Ambassador Aboubacar Sadikh Barry has headed the embassy since October 2025. Like a number of smaller countries, Senegal runs its embassy to Switzerland from Geneva rather than Bern.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Senegalese passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Simple questions can usually be settled by e-mail; personal appearance is needed mainly for passports.
Entry rules for Swiss citizens travelling to Senegal
According to the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), information on entry requirements for Swiss citizens – accepted documents and visas – is provided by the embassy of Senegal. Current FDFA position: it advises against travel to certain regions of Senegal. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Senegalese national holiday (4 April). Check the website before visiting around holidays.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Senegalese citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 918 02 30. Typical cases are a stolen passport before a trip home, a hospital stay or an arrest; legal fees and travel costs remain the citizen’s responsibility. Swiss citizens in trouble in Senegal should contact the Swiss Embassy in Dakar (+221 33 823 05 90) – or call the FDFA Helpline on +41 58 465 33 33.
Diplomatic missions between Senegal and Switzerland
Senegal in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Senegal (this page)
Switzerland in Senegal
- Dakar – Swiss Embassy
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Senegal in Geneva
What is the address of the Senegalese Embassy in Switzerland?
At Route de Pré-Bois 20, Bâtiment H, 4ème étage, 1215 Geneva 15.
Who heads the Senegalese Embassy in Geneva?
Aboubacar Sadikh Barry, in office since October 2025.
Is there a Swiss travel warning for Senegal?
The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Senegal; read its full travel advice before planning a trip.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Senegal, www.missionsenegal-geneve.org. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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