American Citizen Services
Mondays through Thursdays: 11:00-13:00 and 14:00-15:00
American Citizen Emergencies
Mondays through Thursday: 08:00-17:00
Fridays: 08:00-13:00
Non-Immigrant Visas
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 07:30-10:30 (by appointment only)
Non-Immigrant visa pick-up hours
Monday through Thursday: 14:00 to 15:00 (by appointment only)
Immigrant Visas
Mondays and Wednesdays: 07:30-10:30 (by appointment only)
Waivers and Lost Green Cards
Mondays and Wednesdays: 14:30-15:30
Cashier Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8:30-13:00 and 14:00-15:30
Best Contact Method:
Email. For K visa applicants, include "K Visa Applicant" and your case number.
Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package:
2 weeks
Issues Packet 3?
Packet 3 Contains:
Packet 3 is available online at http://dakar.usembassy.gov/wwwuvisakinstructions.doc
You will need:
Birth certificates
Divorce certificates
Military service information
DS-156 x 2
DS-156K
I-134
3 years of USCs 1040s
3 years of USCs W-2s
8 2"x2" photos of foreign spouse/fiancé
Completed medical results
Issues Packet 4?
No
Packet 4 Contents (if known):
Forms to Consulate?
None
Other Forms (if any)?
None
Direct Consular Filing Offered?
If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview?
Yes
Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"?
Same_Day
Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in?
Embassy Scheduled
Visa issued same day?
No
If not what's the waiting period?
24 hours
Is the Medical exam same day as interview?
Prior to Interview
Cost of Medical Exam?
CFA 70,000
List of doctors?
Medical examination information is available online at http://dakar.usembassy.gov/wwwumedexamen.doc
How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical?
4
How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview?
4
Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview?
1-3 hours
Vaccination requirements?
Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate?
Additional Info?
Be prepared to possibly attend a second and third interview. This consulate is VERY strict on looking for cases of fraud. Have all information and documents in a "ready to show" format and be extra prepared.