Home

This page provides travel information for participants in the 2008 Workshop on Political Participation in Dakar, Senegal (July 6-27, 2008).

Travel, Medical, and Security Information:
For participants traveling from outside Senegal to the workshop, the U.S. Department of States provides detailed travel information. Non-US citizens should also check with their home country's foreign affairs ministry for additional applicable information.

The Centers for Disease Control website has detailed Health Information for Travelers to Senegal that all participants should review and act upon if applicable to them in advance of the workshop.  Please note the "Reccomendations or Requirements for for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases" section. Participants are strongly urged to see a health care provider 4-6 weeks prior to their trip to take the recommended steps.

Visa Information for Travelers:
A passport is required for travel to Senegal by citizens of most countries. For U.S. passport holders, a visa is not required for stays of less than 90 days. All current yellow fever, cholera, and meningitis vaccinations are required 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.

All workshop participants should obtain the latest information on entry requirements from the Embassy of Senegal, 2112 Wyoming Avenue NW, Washington, DC  20008, telephone (202) 234-0540, and at the Senegal Tourism Authority's official web site, http://www.senegal-tourism.com.  Non-US citizens should also contact the nearest Senegalese embassy or consulate to confirm applicable visa requirements and information.