Italy Visa Applications at BLS Dakar
Dakar, Senegal
Address
133, Avenue Lamine Gueye, Immeuble Alyama
Jules Ferry (Spain on 3rd floor, Italy on 4th floor)
Dakar
Senegal
Italy Counter Contact
Phone and email specific to Italy visa enquiries.
Italy Counter Hours
Submissions
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:30 – 13:00
Submissions (Prime Time)
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 13:00 – 15:00
Passport Collection
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 15:00 – 16:00
Additional Information
Italy counter on the 4th floor of Immeuble Alyama. Feedback alias [email protected].
What you'll pay at BLS Dakar
All fees include VAT. Quoted in XOF.
Schengen Visa Fee (paid to embassy)
EU-harmonised fee — same regardless of which Schengen country you're applying for.
Adult — Senegal / other nationals
Standard short-stay Schengen visa fee for adult applicants of Senegal and most other nationalities.
FCFA 59,050.00
Adult — Gambian nationals
Same Schengen short-stay visa fee applies to Gambian nationals.
FCFA 59,050.00
Cabo Verde — over 18
Reduced rate for Cabo Verde nationals aged 18 and over (EUR 67.50 equivalent).
FCFA 44,500.00
Cabo Verde — 12 to 18
Reduced rate for Cabo Verde nationals aged 12 to 18 (EUR 33.75 equivalent).
FCFA 22,250.00
Cabo Verde — under 12
Cabo Verde nationals under 12 are exempt from the visa fee.
Free
Child (6 to 12) — Senegal / other
Reduced rate for children aged 6 to 12 years.
FCFA 29,550.00
Child (under 6) — Senegal / other
Children under 6 are exempt from the Schengen visa fee.
Free
BLS Service Charges
Operator's own fees, in addition to the embassy fee. Inclusive of VAT.
Service charge (per application)
Required.
FCFA 12,835.00
Payment: Cash in XOF (FCFA) or EUR at the prevailing Embassy of Italy rate.
Refunds: All fees are non-refundable. Children under 6 are exempt from the visa fee. Cabo Verde citizens follow a separate fee schedule with an under-12 exemption..
Total cost to apply (visa fee + service charge)
From
FCFA 35,085.00
Cheapest case (non-exempt)
Most adults pay
FCFA 71,885.00
General fee + service charge
Visa-facilitation
FCFA 12,835.00
Reduced rate + service charge
Optional courier and notification add-ons sit on top. Some applicants apply free — see exemptions below.
Who is exempt from the Schengen visa fee?
- Children under 6 years (general / Senegal nationals)
- Cabo Verde nationals under 12 years
Italy Visa FAQs at BLS Dakar
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