Senegal Travel Risk Level

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Senegal. Exercise increased caution in the Casamance region due to crime and landmines . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory Summary Senegal is generally a safe destination for travelers. Read our travel guidance for Senegal to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution Casamance region Exercise Increased Caution in the Casamance region due to crime and landmines . U.S. embassy personnel can only travel in the Casamance region on main roads and during daylight hours. Crime Separatist rebel groups operate in the Casamance region. Bandits sometimes commit armed robbery in the area. Stay on main roads and do not travel at night. Landmines Landmines and unexploded ordinance from prior conflicts exist in the Casamance region, primarily in border and rural areas. The locations of landmines and unexploded ordnance are often not known, marked, or easy to recognize. If you decide to travel to Senegal: Review our information on Crime Abroad and for Victims of Crime . Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Use caution when walking or driving at night. Be aware of your surroundings. Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry. Do not visit locations where landmines are known to exist. Be alert to signs that mark unexploded landmines. Stay on main roads and well-traveled areas. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Senegal. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Senegal, including which vaccines are recommended prior to your travel. Whether you’re a first time

Higher-risk regions — Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution): the Casamance region due to crime and landmines . Some areas have increased risk.

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France Diplomatie : vigilance normale (vert).

Higher-risk regions — Travel advised against except for essential reasons: (en orange sur la carte) Les zones frontalières avec le Mali et une partie de la Mauritanie (dans le département de Matam) peuvent être déstabilisées par des éléments extérieurs. Si des raisons…

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.