Senegalese Visa is not required for Algerians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Algerians intending to visit Senegal will be issued a visa upon arrival.
- The duration of stay is for a period of 90 days.
- A proof of hotel accommodations is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
- Algerians intending to visit Senegal are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
- Algeria is one hour ahead of Senegal.
- The transport system in Senegal comprises of road(unpaved and paved), railways, air and water transport. The roads in Senegal is extensive by West African standards, with paved roads reaching each corner of the country and all major towns.
- The import of the local currency and currencies of the French Monetary Area within Europe or Africa has no restrictions. Foreign currencies other than those above are to be declared on arrival.
- Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal. The city of Dakar has a population of 1,030,594.
- Dakar has a hot semi-arid climate with a short rainy season and a lengthy dry season. Dakar’s rainy season lasts from July to October while the dry season covers the remaining eight months.
- Goree Island, Dakar and St. Louis are popular tourist destinations in Senegal.
- Travelers with pets are expected to have a rabies vaccination certificate of more than 1 month, or less than 6 months.
- The national dish of Senegal is a combination of fish, rice, and vegetables simmered in tomato sauce. The dish is known as Thiéboudienne.
- The flight time from Algiers to Dakar is 4 hours, 45 minutes.
- Bars and restaurants usually serve alcoholic drinks but drunkenness is considered offensive. Kissing as a greeting is acceptable but kissing romantically in public is not.
- Credit cards are accepted in larger establishments that cater for tourists. Commission is often added for their use.