Legalisation requirements for Senegal

Document for use in Senegal first needs to be legalised by way of FCDO Apostille and then submitted to the Consulate of Senegal for further attestation.

Hague Apostille Fees

The FCDO Apostille Disbursement fee is:

  • £40 for Standard & Express
  • £100 for Premium (Restrictions apply)
  • £35 for e-Apostille (Restrictions apply)

Apostille Processing Times

Turnaround time is likely to be:

  • Standard: 5 working days
  • Express: Next-Day Service (If document arrives by 11:15 am)
  • Premium: 2-3 hours
  • e-Apostille: 1-2 working days

Apostille Processing Terms

Express: For the Express Apostille Next-Day Service (paper-based Apostille), we must receive the original documentation by 11:15 am am to be despatched the next working day. If the document arrived after 11:15 am it will be processed on the next-working day.

Premium: The Premium Apostille is a restrictive service the FCDO can provide for a few eligible types of documents and they require evidence to support the urgency requirement. Please contact our legalisation team for further details.

e-Apostille: Documents eligible for the e-Apostille must be first e-notarised with an Advanced Electronic Signature (AES) or a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES).

Additional Fees for Senegal

The consular fee is £14 per document for standard service or £50 per document for express service.

Additional Processing Times for Senegal

The consular processing time is likely to be 7 working days for standard service or 2 working days for express service.

Important Notes for Senegal

A photocopy of the document is required upon submission to the Consulate.

Method of Payment: cash only

Opening hours: 9:30 am to 12:00 noon Monday to Friday

CONSULATE ADDRESS

39 Marloes Road, London W8 6LA

This information is provided for general guidance only. Requirements and fees can change at short notice — confirm with the relevant consulate or with a notary public before submitting documents.