The Embassy of Senegal in London represents Senegal in the United Kingdom and serves Senegalese citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 47 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4LR, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7938 4048 |
| Fax | +44 20 7938 2546 |
| senegalembassy@hotmail.co.uk | |
| Website | www.senegal-embassy.uk |
| Head of Mission | Cheikh Wade, Ambassador |
| National Day | 4 April |
Consular Section
| Address | 39 Marloes Road, London W8 6LA |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Opening hours according to the mission’s official website (checked October 2026). Closed on Senegalese and UK bank holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The consular section has its own address: 39 Marloes Road, London W8 6LA.
- Good to know: Closed on Senegalese and UK bank holidays.
The embassy and its network in the UK
Cheikh Wade heads the embassy as ambassador; the FCDO list gives 19 September 2023 as the start date. The London Diplomatic List names 6 accredited diplomats and attachés for the mission.
Do British citizens need a visa for Senegal?
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Senegal (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Other consulates and embassies in the UK
184 other countries are represented in the UK, among them: Serbia (embassy), Seychelles (high commission), Sierra Leone (high commission), Singapore (high commission), Slovakia (embassy), Slovenia (embassy), Solomon Islands (high commission), Somalia (embassy), South Africa (high commission), South Sudan (embassy), Spain (embassy), Sri Lanka (high commission), Sudan (embassy), Suriname (embassy), Sweden (embassy), Switzerland (embassy), Tajikistan (embassy), Tanzania (high commission), Thailand (embassy), Timor-Leste (embassy). The full list of all 185 missions is on the overview page for the United Kingdom.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on UK bank holidays and on Senegal’s national day (4 April).
Emergency assistance
In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
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Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: official website of the mission (checked October 2026), UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Senegal, www.senegal-embassy.uk. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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