Senegal citizenship by descent is governed by Nationalité sénégalaise — filiation. Senegalese citizenship by descent is available to children of Senegalese nationals. We file through the Senegalese courts and consulates, recovering French colonial-era records.
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Eligibility for Senegal citizenship by descent depends on your generational distance to your Senegaln ancestor and whether the citizenship chain was never broken.
Citizenship is transmitted through both parents equally under modern Senegal law.
Generational limit: See country guide
Dual citizenship: Permitted
Language requirement: None for descent path
Filing authority: See country guide
FAQ
Is there a generational limit for Senegal citizenship by descent?
See the Senegal country guide for detailed generational limit information.
Does Senegal allow dual citizenship?
See the Senegal country guide for dual citizenship policy.
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