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Senegal information
โน๏ธย General Information about Senegal
About Senegal
Senegal uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type D, Type E and Type K.
The languages that are typically spoken are French
Senegal uses the West African CFA franc (symbol: Fr), code XOF.Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 500, 250, 200, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 francs.
Automatic teller machines are rare in Senegal. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Senegal is on average 1.8 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Senegal is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
To call Senegal, dial +, then 221 (the country code for Senegal), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Senegal, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 33 .
๐ย What time is it in Senegal?
13:04:30
๐ย Do I need visa for Senegal?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Senegal
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Senegal?
Temperatures in Senegal (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Senegal
๐ย What regulations are in Senegal?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Leathers and skins require a permit from the Minister responsible for breeding.
Salt and salt products require a certificate of iodine from the Secretary of Trade matters.
Gold, in any form, requires permission from the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Endangered species and products protected under CITES require a permit for export.
Import regulations
Tobacco:1 packet of cigarettes;
Tobacco:50 cigars;
Tobacco:250 grams loose tobacco; or
Tobacco:250 grams of a combination of the above.
Other items:Goods for personal use, including jewellery, personal electronics, sports equipment, and a small amount of food for personal use.
Other items:Citizens of Senegal may import goods not for commercial use up to a value of CFA200,000.
Obscene publications, such as videos, journals, cassettes, and other media.
Drugs.
Subversive publications that may disturb public law and order.
Weapons and munitions require authorisation of the Minister of Inland Revenue.
Transceivers require authorisation of the Minister of the Land.
Certain drugs require authorisation from the Ministry of Health.
Meat and meat products require a sanitary certificate from the Ministry of Commerce.
Double concentrated tomatoes require a certificate paper delivered by the Ministry of Trade.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
Gold requires approval from the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Health regulations
Zika is a risk in Senegal. Because of the risk of birth defects in babies born to women who were infected with Zika while pregnant, women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should discuss their travel plans with their doctor. For further information on this recommendation, please visit the CDCZika Risk in Countries with Endemic Zika.
Dengue, chikungunya, African tick-bite fever, and African sleeping sickness (African Trypanosomiasis) are diseases carried by insects that are found in Senegal.For information on disease prevention, please visit the CDCย Insect Protection Advice.
Many countries in Africa have high incidence rates of tuberculosis (TB). For further information, please visit the CDC Tuberculosis Advice.