New Visa Requirements For Entry Into Senegal

As of July 1, 2013, a valid passport, visa, and evidence of yellow-fever vaccination are required for entry into Senegal. A meningitis vaccination is highly recommended if the traveler is arriving from or has recently traveled to an endemic area. Travelers unable to provide proof of vaccinations may be required to pay for and receive vaccinations at the Dakar airport.

The official website for purchasing the visa can be found here. Since the visa is biometric, U.S. citizens wishing to travel to Senegal must first apply for the visa and pay the fees (approximately $67) before appearing in person to be fingerprinted. This can be accomplished at either the Senegalese Embassy (Washington D.C.) or the Senegalese Consulate (New York City) prior to travel. Travelers may also retrieve their visas at Leopold Sedar Senghor Airport (Dakar) or other posts along the Senegalese border if they have already submitted their visa applications and paid the required fees. You may be denied entry if you lack the proper documentation before arriving in Senegal.

Travelers should obtain the latest information on entry requirements from the Embassy of Senegal, 2031 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009, telephone (202) 234-0540. Overseas inquiries should be made at the nearest Senegalese embassy or consulate.

AUDREY GARDNER

2014-06-04

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