Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:722 Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Path: world!daemon From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com> Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Senegal Message-ID: <950426195845_76702.1202_CHN59-1@CompuServe.COM> Precedence: bulk Sender: daemon@world.std.com (daemons) Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die Distribution: wstd Date: Wed, 26 Apr 1995 19:58:45 GMT Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 92 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Senegal ============================================================ Senegal- Consular Information Sheet April 25, 1995 Country Description: Senegal is a developing West African country. Facilities for tourists are widely available but vary in quality. Entry Requirements: A passport is required. Visas are not required for stays of less than 90 days. U.S. citizens need onward/return tickets. Proof of yellow fever immunization may be required by airport officials. There are several types of items which cannot be brought into Senegal without clearance by Senegalese customs. These include computers and computer parts, video cameras and players, stereo equipment, tape players, auto parts, and various tools and spare parts. Such items will be held by airport customs officials if brought in as baggage or carry-on luggage. For further information, travelers may contact the Embassy of the Republic of Senegal, 2112 Wyoming Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C., 20008, telephone (202) 234-0540. Areas of Instability: Separatists in the Casamance area of southern Senegal have again become active. A series of violent incidents has resulted in the deaths of some Senegalese citizens. As a result, the U.S. Embassy in Dakar has advised U.S. citizens to avoid travel to southern Senegal south of the Casamance River extending from the Atlantic Ocean east to the town of Tanaf including Ziguinchor and Cap Skirring. Roads in the Casamance are poor, and driving can be extremely hazardous, particularly at night. Travel only on the major (hardsurfaced) routes. In addition, road travel between Mauritania and Senegal is restricted to several designated border crossing points. Long delays at the border are normal. Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are limited, particularly in areas outside the capital, Dakar. Malaria is present in Senegal and travelers may wish to start taking mefloquine, a prescription medication, one week before arrival. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid or accepted outside the United States. The Medicare/Medicaid program does not provide for payment of medical services outside the United States. In some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas and medical evacuation coverage has proven useful. For additional health information, travelers can contact the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline (404) 332-4559. Information on Crime: Street crime in Senegal poses moderate risks for visitors. Most reported incidents involve pickpockets, purse snatchers and street scam artists. Wallets, jewelry and other valuables are subject to theft, especially during times of international meetings or events which draw large crowds. In Dakar, there has been a relatively high incidence of purse snatchings and muggings in a popular restaurant area known locally as "la Petite Corniche" which is located along a three kilometer stretch of coastal road in the southeastern part of the city. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful information on protecting personal security while traveling abroad and on travel in the region in general. Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. Embassy Location/Registration: U.S. citizens may obtain updated information on travel and security in Senegal and register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy at Avenue Jean XXIII, Dakar, telephone (221) 23-42-96. The mailing address is B.P. 49. No. 95-053 This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated February 17, 1995, to revise the sections on entry requirements, areas of instability, medical facilities, and crime. 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