Foreigner Identity Card – Investor / Self-Employed (APIX company) (Carte d'Identité d'Étranger (investisseur))
Foreigner Identity Card – Investor / Self-Employed (APIX company) is a residence route in Senegal (Entrepreneur). Register company via APIX (SARL capital from XOF 100,000); project justification, patente; then CIE. No golden visa; property purchase does not confer residence.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 140. Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive up to 43%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 140 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 60 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | 10 |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive up to 43% |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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