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.
Senegalese nationals can grant a general or special power of attorney through the embassy to act on their behalf in Senegal.
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
Download and complete the form for the service, date and sign it | send the signed form and documents by post to the embassy in Tokyo, or upload scans (max 4 files of 5 MB) through the website form | incomplete files are not processed
Documents you need
- Word version of the notarial act drawn up by a Senegalese notary
- Passport or ID of the principal
- Copy of the agent's passport or ID
- Consular card
- Revenue stamp JPY 517
- Adapted, dated, signed model form
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).
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)
- Legalisation and certified copies
- Marriage transcription or celebration
- Parental authorisation and child travel authorisation
- Removal certificate (permanent return to Senegal)
- Safe-conduct (sauf-conduit) one-way travel document
- Visa for Senegal