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Visa Long Séjour - Retraite

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

6 months – 1 year

Estimated Cost

35,000 FCFA

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

This is a long-stay category for individuals who have retired and wish to reside in Senegal.

The Retirement Long-Stay visa is designed for individuals who have retired and wish to reside in Senegal. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient pension income and provide comprehensive documentation including a criminal record and medical certificate. Upon arrival, the applicant must transition to a Carte d'Identité d'Étranger (CIE) to maintain legal residency status.

Cost Breakdown

Fiscal stamps15,000 FCFA

Repatriation bond0 Variable

Medical certificate20,000 FCFA

Total35,000 FCFA

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant	1 year
Extension increments	1 year

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Proof of retirement status

Sufficient pension or financial means

Valid passport

Criminal record from country of origin

Medical certificate

Proof of accommodation (lease or certificate of residence)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Criminal record

Medical certificate

Proof of accommodation

Proof of income/pension

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows long-term residence for retirees
Renewable annually

Worth Knowing

Long processing time for residency card
Requires multiple local administrative steps
Lack of proof of financial means
Criminal history

Application Process

Apply for entry visa via official portal or embassy

Arrive in Senegal

Report to DPETV in Dakar within 90 days

Submit dossier for Carte d'Identité d'Étranger (CIE)

Application Forms

Official Visa Portal

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Overview

This is a long-stay category for individuals who have retired and wish to reside in Senegal.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Proof of retirement status

Sufficient pension or financial means

Valid passport

Criminal record from country of origin

Medical certificate

Proof of accommodation (lease or certificate of residence)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Criminal record

Medical certificate

Proof of accommodation

Proof of income/pension