Travel advice for Senegal

Japan advises citizens not to travel to the Gambian and Guinea-Bissau border areas in Casamance's Ziguinchor Region. Travellers should avoid non-essential travel to other designated Casamance border areas and the Mali border, while exercising caution across the rest of Senegal. Risks include MFDC resistance, landmines and possible attacks by Islamist extremists, including a group in Mali that has threatened Senegal.

Avoid non-essential travel to border areas with Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Mali. Risks include separatist activity, military operations, kidnapping risk near Mauritania and Mali, and landmines near Guinea-Bissau; the Mauritania border and onward travel to Morocco may close. Elsewhere, avoid night driving, take care in Casamance and remote areas, and check hotel security because robberies have occurred. Attacks on Western institutions and nationals are also possible.

Avoid non-essential travel to the Mali border and the Mauritanian border in Matam Region, and to Casamance's border areas with Gambia and Guinea-Bissau except for paved main roads, because of terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, clashes and landmines. Be especially careful in Dakar due to theft and armed robbery, and remain alert to demonstrations, card fraud, flooding and landslides in the July to October rainy season and serious traffic hazards.

Hungary advises a high degree of caution for Senegal, and avoiding non-essential travel for parts of it.

Avoid non-essential travel to Senegal's orange-coded regions. In Casamance, avoid the Gambia and Guinea-Bissau border areas because of military operations, armed robberies and landmines, and in eastern and northeastern areas bordering Mali and Mauritania, terrorist groups have kidnapped foreigners. Elsewhere, beware of kidnapping, pickpocketing, theft and armed robberies, avoid demonstrations, and note that drugs, military-site photography, same-sex sexual activity and LGBTQ+ rights activism are prohibited.

Australia advises a high degree of caution for Senegal.

Exercise a high degree of caution in Senegal because crime is frequent. In Casamance, clashes, attacks, robberies, landmines and unexploded ordnance remain risks, especially near the Gambia border, while armed terrorist groups operate near the Mali and Mauritania borders. Petty and violent crime, demonstrations and hazardous driving require vigilance, particularly in urban centres and Dakar.

Use increased caution in Dakar, the Matam, Tambacounda and Kedougou border areas, especially near Mali, and Casamance. In Dakar, move in groups, use main roads, avoid less frequented areas and large gatherings because street crime is increasing. Border areas face risks from Mali's instability and terrorist groups in the Sahel, while in Casamance use main roads and limit solo travel outside tourist sites. Cap Skirring is not a security risk.

Exercise a high degree of caution in Senegal. Avoid all travel within 25 kilometres of the Mali border and the Mauritania border in Matam due to increased terrorist and serious organised crime activity, and be vigilant in eastern Senegal. If travelling to eastern borders, avoid night travel and do not disclose journey details. In Dakar, guard against street crime and demonstrations that can turn violent.

Exercise increased caution in Senegal and avoid border areas with Mali, Mauritania and Guinea, where armed or terrorist groups may attack; separatists operate in Casamance. Protests, frequent in Dakar and other cities, can become violent. Street crime affects parts of Dakar, including Place de l'Indépendance, Plateau, Western Corniche and the airport; armed robberies are increasing, so avoid walking alone at night and do not carry valuables.

Travel to Senegal can generally be undertaken safely with usual precautions, but remain vigilant in border areas. Avoid public displays of affection in accordance with local law.

Take normal precautions when travelling to Senegal, and consult other countries' travel information and alerts because Estonia has no representation there. Entry is visa free for Estonian citizens for up to 90 days, according to Ministry data. Drivers must hold a valid Estonian driving licence and a Vienna Convention international driving permit.

Germany advises normal precautions for Senegal.

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for Senegal.

Singapore has no travel advisory for Senegal and advises normal precautions. Singaporeans may stay up to 90 days without a visa, but should ensure their passport has at least six months’ validity on departure and check visa requirements. Seek medical advice, buy travel insurance, and receive yellow fever vaccination 10 days before travel; returning without a valid certificate may lead to quarantine. Singapore has no resident diplomatic mission in Senegal.

Use normal precautions when travelling to Senegal. Keep your passport valid for at least six months. Visits of up to three months are visa free with onward or return travel evidence and arranged accommodation, while a yellow fever certificate may be required when arriving from or transiting a risk country. Declare restricted or taxable goods, check vaccinations, and consider dengue, Zika, yellow fever and diphtheria risks.

United States advises normal precautions for Senegal.