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.
The embassy legalises signatures and certifies copies of documents for use with authorities. It can be done in person, by post or by email scans.
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
In person after booking an online appointment | or by post with the signed form | or by emailing scans through the website form
Documents you need
- Documents to legalise (originals or copies)
- Passport or ID of principal and agent
- Consular card
- Revenue stamp JPY 517
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: revenue stamp JPY 517
Good to know
Pages are written for residents of Japan (fees quoted as Japanese revenue stamps in yen) and do not mention Australia; whether applicants in Australia are treated identically was not confirmed. Page shows last update 18 September 2024 (more than 12 months old). Page is inconsistent on whether a form is needed for in-person service.
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
- Driving licence authenticity certificate (Japan exchange)
- 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