Check current flight, airport, entry, border and travel warning information that could affect a trip to Senegal.
Senegal Status
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Travel to Senegal is operating normally overall. Flights, airports and ordinary tourism continue, but travellers should be aware of crime risks and stronger security concerns in Casamance and remote areas near the Mali border.
Current Travel Conditions
What Travellers Should Know
Ordinary travel continues
There is no significant current nationwide disruption affecting ordinary tourism, international flights or entry into Senegal.
Dakar
Ordinary tourism and commercial activity continue in Dakar. Travellers should nevertheless take precautions against theft and violent crime, particularly after dark.
Crime
Pickpocketing, bag snatching, robbery and other crime occur, particularly in larger cities and busy public areas. Violent crime can also occur, especially at night.
Casamance
The security situation in Casamance has improved following the February 2025 peace agreement between the Senegalese government and certain armed groups, but security concerns have not completely disappeared.
Landmines in Casamance
Landmines remain a risk in parts of Casamance. Travellers should remain on main roads and avoid unexplored or isolated areas.
Tourist areas of Casamance
The risk of armed clashes is lower in the main tourist areas of Casamance than in remote locations, particularly those close to international borders.
Mali border
Travellers should take particular care in remote eastern areas near Mali. Armed groups operate in neighbouring Mali and have carried out deadly attacks close to Senegal’s border.
Mauritania border
Additional care is recommended in remote northern areas close to Mauritania because border regions can be isolated and security assistance limited.
Demonstrations
Political demonstrations and strikes occur in Senegal, particularly in Dakar and other major cities. Even peaceful demonstrations can become disruptive and can block roads or affect public transport.
Entry requirements
Visa requirements depend on nationality. Travellers should confirm the requirements applying to their passport before departure.
Return or onward travel
Immigration officials may ask visitors to show evidence of return or onward travel and proof of accommodation.
Yellow fever
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers arriving from countries considered to have a risk of yellow fever transmission, including certain airport transits.
Rainy season
Senegal’s rainy season generally runs from July to October. Heavy rain can make some roads outside major cities difficult to use.
Latest Travel Changes
Canada maintains elevated caution
Canadian guidance updated on 24 September 2026 recommends exercising a high degree of caution in Senegal because of crime.
Casamance security has improved
Current Canadian guidance notes that the security situation in Casamance has improved since the February 2025 peace agreement between the Senegalese government and certain armed groups.
Regional risks remain
Despite the improvement, security concerns remain in parts of Casamance, particularly near international borders and in areas where landmines may still be present.
Mali border risk
Current UK guidance warns that armed groups operating in neighbouring Mali have carried out deadly attacks close to the Senegalese border.
U.S. Level 1 overall
The current U.S. advisory rates Senegal Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions nationally, with increased caution recommended in Casamance.
No major nationwide transport disruption
No significant current nationwide flight or airport shutdown affecting ordinary travel in Senegal has been identified.
Before You Travel
Check your airline and individual flight before departure.
Confirm the passport and visa requirements applying to your nationality.
Check whether you need a yellow fever vaccination certificate based on your recent travel history.
If travelling in Casamance, stay on established roads and avoid remote or unexplored areas where landmines may remain.
Exercise additional caution when travelling near the Mali border or other remote border regions.
Avoid demonstrations and large political gatherings, and monitor local information for possible transport disruption.
Take additional precautions against theft and robbery, particularly after dark.
Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.