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in local currency
For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination
Local currency / ISO Code
West CFA franc XOF
- 1 h / - 2 h during our summer time
Dakar
Official language
French
220 volt / adapter recommended
Banks
8.00 - 11.00 h and 14.30 - 16.00 h (Mon - Fri)
Stores
8.30 - 12.30 h and 15.30 - 19.30 h (Mon - Sat)
Passport still valid 6 months or more after end of stay with visa, return or onward travel ticket.
Senegal zeigt trotz seiner relativ kompakten Grösse eine Vielfalt an Klimabedingungen, die durch geografische Unterschiede und die Nähe zum Atlantik geprägt ist:
Beste Reisezeit für Senegal:
Die Gastronomie Senegals zeichnet sich durch ihre frischen Fischgerichte und die Verbindung westafrikanischer Traditionen mit französischen Einflüssen aus. Die senegalesische Küche ist bekannt für ihre würzigen, aromatischen Speisen, die oft gemeinschaftlich genossen werden.
Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Risk of dengue fever.
Year-round risk of malaria throughout the country.
Vaccination against yellow fever, diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.
Mehr Infos zur aktuellen Sicherheitslage finden Sie auf der Internetseite des Eidgenössischen Departement für auswärtige Angelegenheiten (EDA).
Stand: April 2025
International driver's license required.
Minimum age for car rentals: 23 to 25 (varies by company).
00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Polizei: 17
Ambulanz: 15
Feuerwehr: 18
Dakar, Rue René N'Diaye/angle Rue Seydou, Nourou Tall
Tel. +221 33 823 05 90
Security
Travelers who wish to travel to this country are advised to inquire about current traveler safety prior to departure.
Travelers should pay close attention to their personal security.
Walking the streets after nightfall is not advised.
Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.
Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.
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