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Practical info for Senegal
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
- Policeaccording to GOV.UK, 15/10/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/202617
- Medical emergenciesaccording to GOV.UK, 15/10/202615
- Medical emergenciesaccording to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/20261515
- Fire brigadeaccording to France Diplomatie, 29/09/2026 ; according to GOV.UK, 15/10/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 04/03/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/202618
- Gendarmerieaccording to France Diplomatie, 29/09/2026; according to the French embassy, 04/03/202617
- Gendarmerieaccording to France Diplomatie, 29/09/2026; according to the French embassy, 04/03/202618
- Gendarmerieaccording to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026123
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy DakarEmbassy
- Address
- BP 6025 Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/senegal/british-embassy-dakar
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 15/10/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: CFA Franc (BCEAO) (XOF).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for XOF.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+00:00, the same time as in London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can drive in Senegal with a UK driving licence for up to 6 months. A 1968 international driving permit may be helpful in offering a translation for traffic officials. If you’re staying longer or living in Senegal, you must get a Senegalese driving licence.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Free (Sirocco); Orange (Sirocco); Orange/Sonatel (Sirocco); Yas (Sirocco); Yas Senegal (Airalo).
eSIM prices for Senegal
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Senegal?
Police: 17 (according to GOV.UK, 15/10/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 15 (according to GOV.UK, 15/10/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 1515 (according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026) ; Fire brigade: 18 (according to France Diplomatie, 29/09/2026 ; according to GOV.UK, 15/10/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 04/03/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026) ; Gendarmerie: 17 (according to France Diplomatie, 29/09/2026; according to the French embassy, 04/03/2026) ; Gendarmerie: 18 (according to France Diplomatie, 29/09/2026; according to the French embassy, 04/03/2026) ; Gendarmerie: 123 (according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026). Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Senegal?
British Embassy Dakar, BP 6025 Dakar, Dakar, Senegal. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Senegal?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 15/10/2026.
What is the travel advice for Senegal?
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
What currency is used in Senegal?
Currency: CFA Franc (BCEAO) (XOF). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for XOF.
What is the time difference in Senegal?
Local time: UTC+00:00, the same time as in London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Senegal?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can drive in Senegal with a UK driving licence for up to 6 months. A 1968 international driving permit may be helpful in offering a translation for traffic officials. If you’re staying longer or living in Senegal, you must get a Senegalese driving licence.”
Which mobile networks operate in Senegal?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Free (Sirocco); Orange (Sirocco); Orange/Sonatel (Sirocco); Yas (Sirocco); Yas Senegal (Airalo).