Senegal ID card passport procedures 2026

Senegal ID + passport = essential documents. Digitalized procedures 2024+. Here's the 2026 local + diaspora guide.

TL;DR

- Biometric CIN: 5K XOF, 1-3 months.

- Ordinary passport: 50K XOF, 3-7 days.

- Diaspora consulate passport: 50-80€, 2-8 weeks.

- Detailed required documents.

National Identity Card (CIN)

Standard procedure :

• Online or police station appointment
• Documents:
• Birth certificate
• ID photos (4)
• Domicile certificate
• If renewal: old CIN
• Police station passage (biometrics)
• Delay: 1-3 months
• Cost: 5,000 XOF

Validity :

• Minor <15 years: 5 years
• Adult: 10 years

Senegal passport

Types :

• Ordinary: citizens
• Diplomatic: ministers, high-ranking
• Service: civil servants on mission
• Special: official athletes, artists

Ordinary procedure :

• Direction Police de l'Air (DPAS) Dakar appointment
• Documents:
• Valid CIN
• Birth certificate
• ID photos (4)
• Domicile proof
• Tax stamp payment receipt
• Biometrics (fingerprints + photo)
• Delay: 3-7 business days
• Cost: 50,000 XOF stamps

Diaspora — consulate passport

Consulate procedure (France/USA/UK) :

• Online consulate appointment
• Complete documents
• Fees: 50-80€ + shipping (variable)
• Delay: 2-8 weeks
• Pick-up appointment or secure shipping

Specifics :

• Strict photo format
• Consular verification
• Legalization sometimes required

ECOWAS biometric card

• 2026 ECOWAS card:
• Replaces intra-ECOWAS passport
• 15 accepted countries
• Cost: 5-10K XOF
• Delay: 1-2 months
• Visa-free ECOWAS country travel

FAQ

Q: Accelerated delay possible?

A: For passport, 24-48h with additional fees (~30K XOF).

Q: Minor without parents?

A: Notarized parental power of attorney + birth certificate + guardianship if applicable.

Conclusion

2026 Senegal CIN + passport: digitalized procedures. CIN 5K XOF / 1-3 months. Passport 50K XOF / 3-7 days. More expensive diaspora consulate (50-80€) + 2-8 week delays.