Un long séjour mérite un départ sans accroc.
Plus qu'un simple voyage, moins qu'un déménagement définitif. Vous trouverez ici tout ce qu'il faut pour vraiment vous installer — du visa au titre de séjour, du logement à votre routine quotidienne.
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Note
Simple visite visas allow stays up to 90 days. For anything beyond that, a long-stay visa or residence permit is required. Plan this before you arrive — it's much harder to change your status from inside the country.
Connectivity at a glance
Seasons guide
Dry season
Best to arriveNovember to May — Low humidity, 20-30°C, and no rain. Perfect conditions for settling in and exploring Dakar comfortably.
Rainy season
Plan aheadJune to October — Heavy rains and occasional flooding. Logement prices often drop, making it a good option for budget-conscious experienced travelers.
Your profile checklist
Tick items as you complete them
Phase 1: Before departure
Weeks -4 to 0
Phase 2: First two Weeks
Days 1 – 14
Phase 3: Setting In
Months 1 – 3
Curated guides
Conciergerie recommendation — Starter pack
Starter pack: ‘One call and I knew exactly where to live, what to pack, and what admin to handle first.’
Sophie R.
Arrived confident for the first time
Solo or first visit
€150
One-time
Perfect for solo planning their first move to Senegal.
- Orientation call (45 min)
- Personalised checklist
- Key contacts
