Senegal Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
Import Regulations
Local currency (CFA Franc-XOF) and banknotes of countries of the French Monetary Area: unlimited; foreign currencies other than those above: unlimited, provided declared on arrival and exchanged within 8 days.
Local currency and currencies of the French Monetary Area within Europe or Africa: unlimited; foreign currencies other than those above: unlimited, provided declared on arrival.
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grammes of tobacco or tobacco products (only for tourists and non-residents over 18 years);
- A reasonable quantity of perfume for personal use;
- Gifts up to the amount of XOF 5,000.-.
- Currency
- Local currency (CFA Franc-XOF) and banknotes of countries of the French Monetary Area: unlimited; foreign currencies other than those above: unlimited, provided declared on arrival and exchanged within 8 days.
- Local currency and currencies of the French Monetary Area within Europe or Africa: unlimited; foreign currencies other than those above: unlimited, provided declared on arrival.
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- Pets: rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination more than 1 month, less than 6 months; veterinarian health certificate issued less than 48 hours before departure.
- Customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export of items such as firearms, religious materials, antiquities, medications, business equipment and other items .
Export Regulations
max. XOF 20,000 in banknotes of the "Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest" or in FRF or in banknotes of other countries of the French Monetary Area located within Africa AND
Tourist journeys (yearly allowance) max. XOF 200,000 (or equivalent); XOF 100,000 for children up to 10 years; business journeys max. XOF 20,000 (or equivalent) per day (equivalent of max. XOF 300,000 per journey).
Local currency (CFA Franc-XOF) and currency of other countries of the French Monetary Area: up to XOF 20,000 or equivalent; foreign currencies other than the above: up to the equivalent of XOF 50,000. For any amount in excess, the declaration issued on arrival must be presented, with the annotation of all exchanges and re-exchange into foreign currencies (re-exchange allowed only in banknotes and up to the equivalent of XOF 50,000). Export also allowed: all means of payment issued abroad other than banknotes.
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- Local currency (CFA Franc-XOF) and currency of other countries of the French Monetary Area: up to XOF 20,000 or equivalent; foreign currencies other than the above: up to the equivalent of XOF 50,000. For any amount in excess, the declaration issued on arrival must be presented, with the annotation of all exchanges and re-exchange into foreign currencies (re-exchange allowed only in banknotes and up to the equivalent of XOF 50,000). Export also allowed: all means of payment issued abroad other than banknotes.
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- Currency
- Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Niger and Togo: unlimited amount of banknotes of such countries without declaration;
- Other countries of the French Monetary Area: declaration for any amount exceeding XOF 200,000;
- Countries outside the French Monetary Area:
- max. XOF 20,000 in banknotes of the "Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest" or in FRF or in banknotes of other countries of the French Monetary Area located within Africa AND
- Foreign currencies other than those above (provided holding currency declaration and presentation of a bank attestation for foreign currencies):
- Tourist journeys (yearly allowance) max. XOF 200,000 (or equivalent); XOF 100,000 for children up to 10 years; business journeys max. XOF 20,000 (or equivalent) per day (equivalent of max. XOF 300,000 per journey).
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Senegal
Malaria and other tropical diseases are common in Senegal, especially during the rainy season (July-October).
Basic security information for travelers to Senegal
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Senegal
- Health facilities in Dakar are reasonable but are limited in the rest of Senegal.
- Malaria and other tropical diseases are common in Senegal, especially during the rainy season (July-October).
- Due to occasional outbreaks of cholera, travellers should drink or use only boiled or bottled water and avoid ice in drinks. If you suffer from diarrhoea during a visit to Senegal you should seek immediate medical attention.
- All travellers should seek medical advice before travelling to the country and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Senegal
- Pick pocketing and street crime are common in many of the main cities inside the country, particularly in parts of Dakar, around Place de l'Independence, the central area of the Plateau, the Western Corniche, and the airport. All travellers should keep their passport and other valuables in a safe and secure location and avoid any obvious displays of affluence which could serve to attract unwanted attention. Passports and other vital documents should be photocopied prior to your arrival in the event of an accident or emergency. All travellers should also avoid any areas of high poverty and keep to well lit public areas after dark.
- The Casamance region of south-western Senegal (between the southern border of Gambia and the northern border of Guinea-Bissau) remains affected by incidents involving armed separatist groups and by incidents of banditry, particularly though not exclusively in the regions of Bignona and Sindian.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Senegalese Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.