Senegal
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Update history
2025-12-10 13:35
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-10-27 11:09
Addition of information about the risks from Rift Valley fever in Senegal (‘ Health’ page).
2025-07-25 09:36
Addition of information about risks related to terrorism in the northern and eastern border areas (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).
2025-04-30 15:59
Information added about protecting yourself and your belongings (See ‘Crime’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-02-07 14:55
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-08-08 10:15
Information on passport validity that your passport should be valid for six months from the date you arrive (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-08-02 13:52
Information on demonstrations and political protests (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-07-31 19:39
Information on Protests expected (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-07-04 10:44
Information about political demonstrations in the south of Senegal (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-06-22 12:04
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages
2023-06-08 12:59
Further information on political demonstrations in Dakar and other cities (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-06-02 15:13
Political demonstrations in Dakar and other cities (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-05-30 14:14
Possibility of major protests on 31 May and 1 June (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-05-16 15:10
Update on demonstrations building up to the presidential elections (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-12-09 14:28
Updated information on crime in Dakar (‘Safety and security’ page).
2022-11-28 11:05
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the land border between The Gambia and southern Senegal (Casamance) and the roads N4 and N5 (national highways) between The Gambia and Ziguinchor. (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-11-23 10:52
Updated information on entry requirements: all health control measures for COVID-19 at Senegal’s borders have been lifted (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-11-04 15:52
Updated information on entry requirements and taking a free rapid-antigen test on arrival if you are not fully vaccinated and have not booked a PCR test (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-11-01 10:34
Updated information on wearing of facemasks (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-10-27 09:24
Updated information on international travel (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-09-21 10:44
Updated information on the risk of protests in Senegal (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-06-22 16:22
Updated information on the risk of terrorist attacks for Senegal (‘Summary’ page)
2022-05-03 15:31
Updated information on entry requirements for Senegal (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-31 19:32
Updated information on entry requirements, safety and security and terrorism. The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to parts of Senegal.
2022-03-16 17:17
Updated information on local travel: A military operation is underway near the Casamance/Gambia border (‘Safety and security’ page)