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Diplomatic Mission
H.E. Mr Stephan Sylvain Sambou
Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal
to the Republic of Armenia
Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Senegal were established on 8 April 2004. The Embassy of the Republic of Senegal, based in Moscow, handles diplomatic and consular matters in the region. Since 2025, Mr Stephan Sylvain Sambou has served as Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the Russian Federation. URL: ambsenmos.ru
Mr Artashes Avoyan
Honorary Consul of the Republic of Senegal
in the Republic of Armenia
The consular commission was granted by the President of the Republic of Senegal on 6 May 2020. He was accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia as head of the consular post on 7 October 2020.
The Consulate can be contacted at:
Ani Plaza Hotel, 3rd floor, office 6, 19 Sayat-Nova Avenue, 0001 Yerevan, Armenia
Tel.: +374 11 700 700; +374 41 700 700
Email: consul@senegal.am; info@senegal.am
WELCOME MESSAGE
Dear visitors,
We are delighted to welcome you to this new online platform, which presents the Republic of Senegal in Armenia in this format for the first time. The Office of the Honorary Consul is fully at your disposal to strengthen and deepen the existing ties and to support the development of bilateral relations. It is also a useful platform for businesspeople and everyone interested in discovering welcoming and friendly Senegal. Let us explore Africa and Senegal together.
Welcome to our official website.
Yours sincerely, Artashes Avoyan
Republic of Senegal
Senegal is a country in West Africa. Its western coast lies on the Atlantic Ocean. It shares borders with The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Mauritania. The country covers 196,766 square kilometres and has 531 kilometres of coastline. Its population is estimated at 19,075,959 in 2025. Dakar is the capital; other major cities include Pikine, Touba and Thiès. French is the official language and the West African CFA franc is the currency.
Portuguese traders reached the region in the 15th century and became involved in the ivory and slave trades. Between the 17th and 19th centuries, the territory was colonised by France. Senegal gained independence in 1960. Its two major rivers are the Senegal and the Casamance. The population is predominantly Muslim, with Christian and other religious communities. Senegal has been a member of the African Union since 1963, and Independence Day is celebrated on 4 April.
The President of the Republic is Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
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FOREIGN MINISTERS’ MEETING
On 11 October 2018, Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan met Senegalese Foreign Minister Sidiki Kaba and Minister for African Integration, NEPAD and Francophonie Mbagnick Ndiaye, who were in Yerevan for the 17th Summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie. The parties expressed their mutual interest in developing relations between the two countries by expanding political dialogue and strengthening cooperation in trade and the economy, culture and education. Discussing the work of the 17th Francophonie Summit, the heads of the Armenian and Senegalese foreign ministries underlined its importance as an effective platform for cooperation based on shared values. Minister Mnatsakanyan identified cooperation in the digital economy, information technology and innovation, as well as the exchange of experience and ideas, among the priorities of Armenia’s presidency of the organisation.
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Visas
Visas for citizens of the Republic of Armenia
Visit Senegal
Citizens of the Republic of Armenia may apply for a visa to the Republic of Senegal through the Embassy of Senegal in Moscow.
Contact details:
119049 Moscow, Korovy Val Street 7/1, apartments 193–195
Tel.: +7 (499) 230-21-02
Email: info@ambsenmos.ru
URL: ambsenmos.ru
Visas for citizens of the Republic of Senegal
Visit Armenia
Citizens of the Republic of Senegal may apply for an entry visa to the Republic of Armenia only at Armenian diplomatic missions and consular posts abroad, and only on the basis of an invitation.
Check the current requirements on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia ↗
Visa rules may change. Before booking travel, verify the requirements on the official website of the relevant public authority.
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MEDIA LIBRARY
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Contact Details
Office of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Senegal
Ani Plaza Hotel, 3rd floor, office 619 Sayat-Nova Avenue, 0001 Yerevan, Armenia
Visits are by prior appointment.