As Senegal’s diplomatic representation in Portugal, the Embassy of Senegal in Lisbon handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Rua Pedro Barcelos, nº 7, 1400-274 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 21 301 4037 +351 964 487 239 |
| ambassenelisbonne@mail.telepac.pt | |
| Head of Mission | Serigne Dieye, 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 Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Who runs the Senegalese Embassy?
Serigne Dieye heads the embassy as ambassador; the Portuguese protocol list gives 1 September 2025 as the date of the presentation of credentials. One honorary consulate – in Porto – supports Senegalese citizens outside the capital.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Portuguese citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Senegal, according to the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs; a valid passport is required. Details: Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice (in Portuguese).
Other consulates and embassies in Portugal
108 other countries are represented in Portugal, among them: Serbia (embassy), Singapore (honorary), Slovakia (embassy), South Africa (embassy), Sovereign Military Order of Malta (embassy), Spain (consulate general), Spain (embassy), Sudan (honorary), Sweden (embassy), Switzerland (embassy), Thailand (embassy), Timor-Leste (embassy), Togo (honorary), Tunisia (embassy), Türkiye (embassy), Türkiye (honorary), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy). The full list of all 109 missions is on the overview page for Portugal.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on Portuguese public holidays as well as on the Senegalese national day, 4 April. Lisbon’s municipal holiday, St Anthony’s Day (13 June), may also mean a closure.
Emergency assistance
In Portugal, the emergency number is 112. Portuguese citizens who need help in Senegal can contact the Consular Emergency Office (Gabinete de Emergência Consular) of the Portuguese Foreign Ministry in Lisbon on +351 217 929 714 or +351 961 706 472.
Diplomatic missions of Senegal in Portugal
Senegal in Portugal
Measured in a straight line from Lisbon, the nearest other Senegalese office is the Honorary Consulate in Porto (about 280 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Lisbon.
- Lisbon – Embassy of Senegal (this page)
- Porto (280 km) – Honorary Consulate
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Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corpo Diplomático acreditado em Lisboa (July 2026), Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Senegal (Portal das Comunidades). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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