Visa Coupe du monde 2026 : L’ambassade du Canada met en garde contre des fraudes au Sénégal
“Strictly speaking, there is no specific visa for Canada.” With this clear statement, Mouhamed Diop, speaking at an information session on immigration and the fight against fraud organized by the Canadian Embassy in Dakar, sought to put an end to the rumors. Addressing Senegalese journalists, he emphasized a fact too often overlooked on social media: anyone wishing to travel to Canada to attend or participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup simply needs to apply for a regular visitor visa.
"Special events are often opportunities for many scammers to lure people into their traps."
However, for the past few weeks, misinformation has been rampant. "What we're seeing on social media right now is that many people are spreading false information, claiming that there are special visas for FIFA, or that they can help people get expedited processing for the event," lamented Mouhamed Diop. Faced with this surge in scams, the embassy has chosen to adopt a prevention strategy focused on training journalists, which took place this Wednesday, April 8, in Dakar.
“We are aware of this situation and the cases of fraud that exist. As a mitigation measure, we are primarily working to raise awareness among the Senegalese population. The activity we carried out today is part of this effort, namely communicating with journalists so that they can disseminate the information to the community,” explained Mouhamed Diop. According to him, major sporting events like the World Cup are unfortunately prime opportunities for fraudsters. “Fraud is almost constant. We see it all the time. On the other hand, special events are often opportunities for many scammers to lure people into their traps,” he emphasized.
“[…] not to try to hide certain facts, nor to add people who are not part of the delegations, thinking that we won’t know about it”
The temptation is strong, especially for Senegalese journalists and fans who have to cover the World Cup or support the national team. However, Mouhamed Diop reassured everyone: "Within our unit, we always have the ability to conduct investigations and verify that the information provided in the applications is accurate and truthful," he stated. He also issued a clear warning to anyone tempted to falsify their application: "We urge everyone to ensure they provide accurate information, not to try to conceal certain facts, nor to add individuals who are not part of the delegations, thinking we won't find out."
In his final advice to the embassy, Mouhamed Diop stated: “We recommend that all Senegalese citizens always consult the official resources of the Canadian Embassy in Dakar, whether our Facebook pages or our official websites, to obtain accurate information. Generally speaking, when information is well disseminated and understood by the public, it greatly helps to protect against fraud.”
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