Senegal

General Information

General Information for travelers going to Senegal Language(s): French, many local languages Capital City: Dakar Local Time: GMT Currency: CFA Franc (XOF 1 = 100 Centimes) Notes: XOF: 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000 Coins: XOF: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 Dialling Code: 221 Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz

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Passport, Visa, Embassy

Passport & Visa Info The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate. Passports Required by all Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for a minimum of 3 months. Visas The...

Airports

Dakar Leopold Sedar Senghor (DKR) Ziguinchor (ZIG)

Health risks

Senegal is a developing West African country. Facilities for tourists are widely available, but they vary in quality. The capital is Dakar. CRIME : Street crime in Senegal poses moderate risks for visitors. Most reported incidents involve pickpockets, purse snatchers and street scam artists, who are especially active at events that draw large crowds or when international...

Weather

Climate: Tropical climate with a single rainy season from Jun-Sep in the north and Jun-Oct in the south, rainfall increasing in amount from north to south. Temperatures are fairly high year round although there is a cooler season between Dec-Apr when rainfall is uncommon. Humidity is higher on the coast and lower inland where temperatures fall lower at night. Clothing:...