Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Help for Senegalese residents of Japan who want to exchange their Senegalese licence for a Japanese one by first getting it translated and legalised. This service is specific to Japan.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Senegal in Tokyo, Japan (non-resident; its site says it covers Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga). The Honorary Consulate-General in Melbourne states on its own site that it does not issue visas or passports and refers such matters to the Tokyo embassy.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Senegal.
How to apply
Send documents and signed form by post or email scans
Documents you need
- Driving licence
- Certificate of authenticity from the Senegalese transport ministry, legalised by the foreign ministry
- Passport or ID
- Consular card
Fees and processing time
- Other charges: JPY 517 stamp
Processing time: Not stated.
Good to know
Specific to exchange in Japan, so unlikely to apply in Australia. Page written for residents of Japan (fees in yen stamps) and does not mention Australia; whether Australian applicants are treated the same was not confirmed. Page metadata shows last update 18 September 2024 (over 12 months old).
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Senegal's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of Senegal in Australia
- Birth transcription
- Certificate of custom or capacity to marry
- Consular registration and consular card
- Death transcription and laissez-passer mortuaire
- Legalisation and certified copies
- Marriage transcription or celebration
- Parental authorisation and child travel authorisation
- Power of attorney (procuration)
- Removal certificate (permanent return to Senegal)
- Safe-conduct (sauf-conduit) one-way travel document
- Visa for Senegal