How to get a France visa from Senegal

• The business visa is issued to Senegalese traveling to France for business purposes such as attending a business meeting, conferences, negotiating and signing contracts.
• The applicant should provide proof of company registration of the company in France by providing a certificate of registration issued by the Government of France.
• A cover letter from the applicant's employer in Senegal stating the awareness of the applicant's trip, duration and reason of travel to France are required.
• The business cover letter should also indicate that the applicant is of good conduct.
• The cover letter should clearly state who will be financially responsible for the applicant during the stay in France and must be signed by a senior employee in the company in Senegal.
• The invitation letter must be approved by the chamber of commerce in France must be provided.
• Proof of business dealings by both companies should be provided.
• Income tax for the last three months must be provided.
• Confirmation of return ticket must be provided, this is to show that the applicant has the intention of returning back to Senegal.
• Applicant's travel itinerary showing travel details and dates of entry and exit from France is required.

• The France tourist visa is issued to Senegalese who have the intention of exploring the tourist attractions in France.
• The tourist visa also gives permission to foreigners to visit friends or family members in France.
• A valid passport with at least six months of validity from the date of arrival in France is required.
• Two recent 2 x 2 passport-sized photographs taken against a white background are required.
• An entry stamp to prove that applicant is entering the country legally is required.
• The visa stamp should be affixed on the blank pages in the original Senegal passport.
• Recent bank statement showing proof of sufficient fund for the entire duration of stay.
• Proof of medical insurance to cover the entire duration of stay should be submitted.
• Applicant travelling with a tourist organization should provide the proof certificate of registration with the tourism company or invitation letter from a tour organization.
• Proof of accommodation or hotel reservation is mandatory.
• Minors (under 18) travelling alone, with only one parent, or with a third party, must present a copy of their birth certificate and written, notarized authorization from the absent parent(s) or legal guardian.
• Applicants must not overstay visa duration in France.
• Holders of a tourist visa are not required to work or study in France or will be deported.

Travelling in France is generally safe: it is ranked 58th out of 162 on the safest and most dangerous country ranking. Burglary and property crime is a serious problem, but violent crime is rare; the main threats facing travellers are pickpockets, bag snatchers, and scam artists.