🇸🇳 Is Senegal safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Senegal: 35 diplomatic missions from 34 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Senegal
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Always carry your passport or a copy for identification checks by Senegalese authorities
- In case of accident, do not stop — go to the nearest gendarmerie or call: Gendarmerie 80 000 20 20 / Police 17
- Avoid travelling alone and refrain from night journeys throughout the country
Risk areas and situations
- Casamance region, especially Ziguinchor: security has significantly deteriorated in recent years
- Road from Bignona (N5) toward Gambia and from Ziguinchor south (N4) toward Guinea-Bissau: high risk
- Route Ziguinchor-Oussouye-Cap Skirring (R20): serious incidents have been recorded
- Crowded places and venues frequented by foreigners require heightened vigilance due to rising petty crime
Local laws and customs
- Homosexuality is severely criminalised under Senegalese law
Emergency numbers in Senegal
Embassies and consulates in Senegal
35 diplomatic missions from 34 countries, across 1 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | Dakar |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Dakar |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Dakar |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Dakar |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | 1 | Dakar |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Dakar |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Dakar |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Dakar |
| 🇨🇲 Cameroon | 1 | Dakar |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Dakar |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 1 | Dakar |
…and 22 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Senegal is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Senegal safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Senegal is 1.18/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Senegal?
The general emergency number in Senegal is 18. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Senegal?
Telcomia tracks 35 diplomatic missions from 34 countries in Senegal, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.