Senegal travel details
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Senegal has a population of 15M with main currency as West African CFA Franc. The languages spoken are French. Senegal travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are rare in Senegal. Internet speed in Senegal is on average 1.8 Mbps.
Senegal travel advice
⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution
We've reviewed our advice for Senegal and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. Recent protests across Senegal have turned violent, resulting in several deaths and injuries. Avoid protests and public gatherings, limit unnecessary travel and remain vigilant. Mobile communications may be disrupted without notice. Follow the advice of local authorities and monitor local media for updates.
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Senegal overall due to the risk of civil unrest.
Higher levels apply.
Issue Date : Apr 15, 2024
Senegal weather
Senegal essential details
Plugs
Senegal uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type D, Type E and Type K.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are French
Money in Senegal
Currencies
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.
ATM
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 — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Senegal
Internet
Internet speed in Senegal is on average 1.8 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Senegal is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Calling
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 .
Senegal travel details
Driving in Senegal
Emergecy
Police
100
Ambulance
101
Fire department
102
Senegal map
Senegal visa advice
If you're considering exploring Senegal beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Senegal transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Senegal, understanding Senegal Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.