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Un déménagement en famille, c'est complexe. Ne le gérez pas seul(e).

Un déménagement avec des enfants demande une organisation supplémentaire. Vous trouverez ici tout ce qu'il vous faut — des écoles internationales aux logements familiaux, en passant par le suivi médical.

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Famille relocations typically take 6-10 weeks to fully settle. Start the school and visa process at least 2 months before arrival.

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Visa
Long-stay required for each family member
6 à 10 semaines
6-10 weeks
Inscription au moins 2 mois avant la rentrée
Enroll 2+ months before academic year
À partir de 700 EUR/mois (3+ chambres)
From 700 EUR/month
Santé
Famille insurance policy required
Checklist items
21 steps

Famille Profile — Stats Panel

Stat label Value
Visa Long-stay required for each family member
6 à 10 semaines 6-10 weeks
Inscription au moins 2 mois avant la rentrée Enroll 2+ months before academic year
À partir de 700 EUR/mois (3+ chambres) From 700 EUR/month
Santé Famille insurance policy required
Checklist items 21 steps

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Phase 1: Before departure

Weeks -8 to 0

Apply for long-stay visa
Each family member needs their own application
Research & contact international schools
ISDs, Lycee francais, American school — allow 2 months
Get a family health insurance policy
Verify Senegal-specific coverage
Gather documents for all family members
Passports, birth certs, marriage certificate
Research family-friendly neighborhoods
Almadies, Sacre-Coeur, Les Mamelles
Book short-term family accommodation
Serviced apartment, first 3 weeks minimum
Ship or store belongings
Sea freight to Dakar takes 4-6 weeks
Phase 2: First two weeks

Days 1 – 14

Get SIM cards for adults
Orange or Free Senegal
Open a local bank account
CBAO or Ecobank accept International residents
Finalize school enrollment [PRIORITY]
Bring all original + translated documents
Find long-term family housing
3+ bedrooms, secure compound with garden if possible
Locate pediatrician & family clinic
Clinique du Cap, SOS Medecins
Register with your embassy
Especially important when traveling with children
Set up mobile money
Wave or Orange Money for daily family expenses
Phase 3: First month

Days 15 – 45

Apply for residence permits (CIE)
For each family member, within 90 days of arrival
Set up internet & electricity
Sonatel fiber + SENELEC account
Children start school
Prepare them with basic French or Wolof words
Explore family activities & parks
Parc de Hann, Atlantic beaches, local clubs
Connect with International residents family groups
Visene community, neighborhood Facebook groups
Review family monthly budget
School fees, food, transport, activitie
You're settled. Welcome to Senegal.
The family adventure starts here.
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