Senegal Travel Guide

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Passports

Passport valid for at least six months after date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months except the following:
1. nationals of Australia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa, unless transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Visa Note

Applications from nationals of the following countries must be referred to the authorities in Dakar and will therefore take longer (up to 21 days): Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovak Republic.

A WHO vaccination card, with current yellow fever and cholera vaccinations, may be required if national is traveling from an endemic area.

Types of Visa and Cost

Costs vary depending on the length of stay. Please contact the visa department direct for details

Validity

Three months from the date of issue for stays of up to three months.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Important Addresses.

Working Days Required

At least three. Nationals who must submit their applications to the authorities in Dakar prior to travel should submit their visa applications at least six weeks before the intended date of departure.

Travel Warnings

The Casamance region of south-western Senegal remains affected by incidents involving presumed separatist groups and by incidents of banditry. Travelers are advised against road travel in the Casamance region to the west of Kolda, other than on the main road from Ziguinchor to Cap Skirring which is often used by groups of tourists.

Most visits to Senegal are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

The organizers of the Paris-Dakar Rally 2008 have cancelled this year's event due to security concerns.

Pick pocketing and street crime is common in parts of Dakar. Travelers should take sensible precautions and avoid carrying valuables in public.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisaions for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

In Dakar, doctors are plentiful and most medicines are available. Up-country, however, facilities are minimal. Health insurance is essential. For an ambulance in Senegal, call SOS Medecin at 821 3213 or 889 1515, or call SUMA at 824 2418 or 7191.

Vaccinations