Senegal - Consular Information Sheet
February 18, 1994

Country Description:  Senegal is a developing West African country.  
Facilities for tourists are widely available although of varying quality.

Entry Requirements:  A passport is required.  Visas are not required for 
stays of less than 90 days.  However, a visa is required if traveling to 
Senegal from Mauritania, regardless of length of stay.  U.S. citizens need 
onward/return tickets.  For further information, travelers may contact the 
Embassy of the Republic of Senegal, 2112 Wyoming Avenue, N.W., Washington, 
D.C., 20008, telephone (202) 234-0540.

Areas of Instability:  Although the political situation in the Casamance 
area of southern Senegal has now stabilized, there remains a sizable 
contingent of Government of Senegal Security Forces in the area.  Reports 
suggest road conditions in the Casamance are poor, and driving can be 
extremely hazardous.  The U.S. Embassy recommends that nighttime driving be 
avoided and that travel be on the major routes only.  Air and surface travel 
between Mauritania and Senegal resumed in April 1992; however, surface 
travel is restricted to several designated border crossing points.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities are limited, particularly in areas 
outside the capital, Dakar.  U.S. medical insurance is not always valid 
outside the United States.  Supplementary medical insurance with specific 
overseas coverage has proved to be useful.  Additional information may be 
obtained through the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers 
hotline at (404) 332-4559.

Information on Crime:  Street crime in Senegal poses moderate risks for 
visitors.  Most reported incidents involve pickpockets, purse snatchers and 
street scam artists.  Wallets, jewelry and other valuables are subject to 
thievery, especially during times of international meetings or events which 
draw large crowds.  The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be 
reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or 
consulate.  The pamphlets, "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to 
Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful information on protecting personal 
security while traveling abroad and on travel in the region in general.  
Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government 
Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in 
which they are traveling.  Strict laws regarding possession or 
transportation of drugs are enforced.

Registration:  U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy may obtain 
updated information on travel and security in Senegal.

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenue Jean XXIII in the 
capital city of Dakar.  The mailing address is B.P. 49, and the telephone 
number is (221) 23-42-96.

No. 94-017

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 18, 1993 to 
revise the paragraph on areas of instability.