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Senegal - Apply for a Work Permit

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ProcedureEdit

1.An applicant start by visiting the offices the 'Direction du Travail et de la Scurit Sociale' to find out the procedure and requirements for obtaining a work permit in Senegal. The same information can also be obtained from the Ministry of Interior;

2.When the above information is obtained, the applicant prepares all the necessary documents and makes copies of the same. Here the applicant must ensure that all documents are true copies and in a recognized language (French). Documents not in French must be translated and certified as true copies by authorized personel;

3.After compiling all documents, the applicant prepares an application letter for the Work Permit addressed to the Ministry of Interior and submit it together with all the necessary documents to the 'Direction du Travail et de la Scurit Sociale';

4.When application is received, documents are examined and assessed to see if application meets all the requirements;

5.If approved, the applicant is issued authorization to stay in country for a given period of time and a foreign identification is issued as proof



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Required DocumentsEdit

1.Application addressed to the Ministry of interior;

2.A copy of valid passport

3.Recent police clearance certificate from home country

4.A birth certificate

5.Recent medical certificate

6.certificate of exemption from the repatriation guarantee (those exempted from repatriation guarantee)

7.Three (3) recent passport photographs

8.Registration certificates of employing company in Senegal

9.Employment contact

10.Application addressed to the Ministry of Labour




Office Locations & ContactsEdit

The 'Direction du Travail et de la Scurit Sociale',

Building Administratif,

P.O. Box 4007 Dakar

Telephone No.: (221) 823 98 76

Fax: (221) 821 62 87


Ministry of the Interior

Place Washington - Bd de la Republique, Dakar

BP 4002



EligibilityEdit

A foreigner who wishes to work in Senegal for a reasonable period of time;



FeesEdit

1.Repatriation guarantee amount varies basing on nationality of applicant for instance French nationals CFA75,000

2.Revenue stamps usually amount to CFA15,200



ValidityEdit

Valid for one year



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Processing TimeEdit

Approval from the Ministry of labour fifteen (15) days



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InstructionsEdit

1.Applicants are advised to submitted type application letters;

2.An applicant must have a valid passport with valid visa and also showing the date on which the applicant arrived in Senegal;

3.An applicant must be of good character;

4.An applicant must be of good health;

5.An applicant must have a repatriation guarantee;

6.Applicants who are exempted from having repatriation guarantee must obtain exemption certificate from ministry of interior;

7.It is easier to obtain a worker permit if one has sponsorship;

8.Sponsorship is usually from the prospective employer in Senegal;

9.The employer must be ready to confirm employment and prove that the applicant will be earning during his / her stay in the country;

10.Applicant must know that a work permit issued is usually attached to one employer, therefore if wishes to change work, he / she is required to acquire a new work permit;

11.Applicants must know that employment contracts must be approved by the Ministry of Labour in order for a work permit to be issued to a foreign ;

12.Applicant are argued to renew permits upon expiration;



Required InformationEdit

  1. Name and address of applicant
  2. Sex, Age and Marital status of applicant
  3. Nationality / country of origin of applicant
  4. Date of on which the applicant arrived in the country;
  5. Name and address of sponsor / employer in Senegal;
  6. Status and nature of employer in Senegal
  7. Qualification details of applicant
  8. Experience of applicant;
  9. Particulars any people to travel with (if any)



Need for the DocumentEdit

Work permit is a legal authorization given to a person to enable him / her take on employment in a foreign country. Work permits in Senegal are issued to foreigners who wish to take on employment in the country and are issued by government through the Ministry of Interior.



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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

1.A work permit allows foreigners to stay and work in Senegal as long as it is valid

2.Issuance of work permits adds revenue to the government;

3.It allows for new skills to be introduced in the country;



External LinksEdit

http://www.senegal.alloexpat.com/senegal_information/work_permit_senegal.php

http://contractortaxation.com/Senegal/Senegal-Work-Permits

http://dakar.usembassy.gov/service/living-in-senegal-and-guinea-bissau/senegalese-residence-permit.html



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