Planning your retirement in SenegalBefore making plans to retire in Senegal, though, it's best to get to grips with the relevant conditions and formalities for moving, as well as the laws, customs and lifestyle, which may be quite different to what you are used to. In short, you should find out whether:A familiarisation trip is neededYou have the means to travel to and from Senegal and your home countryYou are eligible to stay in the country long-termYou can find accommodation according to your criteriaYou can purchase a property or are compelled to rentYour home country has signed any tax treaties with SenegalYou are eligible for health care services in SenegalThere are specific health care services for foreignersYou are allowed to bring your car / convert your driver's licenceYou can bring your petsYour pension will be sufficient to comfortably support you during your stay in the country. Read also Travelling to Senegal You should also find out which regions and neighbourhoods other expats have settled in.Procedures for retiring in SenegalUnless you're planning on retiring for less than three months, you will have to apply for a foreign identity card from the Senegalese authorities, which lasts for five years and is renewable. The following documents are required to apply:Your original passport along with a certified photocopy of the pages containing the picture, the expiry date and the arrival stamp in SenegalA handwritten request for residence permit addressed to the Ministry of the InteriorA birth certificateA criminal record check issued in your home country, less than three months oldA medical certificate issued by a licensed doctor in SenegalThree passport-sized identity photosDocuments proving your financial stability throughout the stay in SenegalA tax stamp worth CFA 15,000 (€23)The repatriation deposit receipt. Read also Driving in Senegal The residency card should be delivered within six months to a year. In the meantime, you will receive a receipt which will be valid for six months. This receipt can be renewed in case the resident card is not ready.Renewing your visa costs 10,000 CFA (€15). Read also Opening a bank account in Senegal Repatriation deposit in SenegalForeigners wishing to settle in Senegal are required to pay a repatriation deposit whose amount is determined according to your home country. For example, in France, the cost is 75,000 CFA (€114). This deposit's role is to ensure your return to your home country. However, some countries have an agreement with Senegal to waive the need to pay this deposit. However, that is the exception, rather than the rule.The deposit should be made at the Foreigners and Travel Documents Police Department. You will receive three leaflets: one intended for the police, another for the General Treasury and finally a third which will be given to you. Once you have received these, you have to call at the Public Accounting and Treasury General Directorate if you intend to make a cash payment. In case of payment by check, you will receive a declaration receipt. Once the payment has been settled, you will obtain your resident permit at the Foreigners Police Department. Read also Accommodation in Dakar Police Directorate of Foreigners and Travel DocumentsDirection de la Police des étrangers et des Titres de voyage (DPETV) Read also Phones and Internet in Senegal Allées Serigne Ababacar Sy - DakarPhone: 33 869 32 10If you are in another city, contact the nearest police station to your place of residence.Bringing your belongings to SenegalIf you are planning to stay in Senegal for more than three months per year, you will probably wish to import some of your belongings. See the article 'Moving to Senegal' for more information. Good to know:You will not have to pay tax if your goods and belongings have already been used. Moreover, delivery and clearance procedures can take some time, so it's best to expect a one-two month delay. Useful links:Ministry of InteriorPublic service - Repatriation Deposit