home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
Wayzata World Factbook 1994
/
World Factbook - 1994 Edition - Wayzata Technology (1994).iso
/
pc
/
text
/
txtfiles
/
senegal.tvl
< prev
next >
Wrap
Text File
|
1994-04-11
|
3KB
|
62 lines
#CARD:Senegal:Travel\Consular Information
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.
#ENDCARD