How to go

VISA AND OTHER PROCEDURES

It is mandatory to have a biometric visa in a valid passport. You can order it online at Senegal visas

HEALTH CARE

At least officially, it is necessary to present the yellow fever vaccine certificate if you are a passenger from countries at risk of contagion or who has passed through these countries or their airports for more than 12 hours. 

Vaccinations or boosters for diphtheria, hepatitis A, tetanus and typhoid fever are advised.

In October 2014, WHO declared Senegal free from transmission of the Ebola virus.

Prevention of malaria is also advised. Vaccination against typhus and hepatitis B is also recommended. Before leaving, you should contact the Clínica de Medicina Tropical e do Viajante, Av. da Liberdade, 129, 7º dto, tel. 21 322 5622.

For more information on traveling health, see the Health Portal of the Ministry of Health and Tropical Medicine and Travelers Clinic. Senegal-specific health and disease prevention advice also in FitForTravel (In English).

TRIP TO SENEGAL

A TAP fly directly from Lisbon to Dakar for around €500 round trip. The flight takes 4 hours.