Senegal visa requirements for Malawians
Travel and visa requirements
Senegalese Visa is not required for Malawians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Malawi passport holders can visit Senegal for a period of 30 days without the need for a visa.
- All visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Senegal. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- On entry and exit, tourists with amounts above XOF 20,000 will be required to declare it.
- Malawian tourists below the age of 18 must show a copy of their birth certificate and travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- Travellers from Malawi visiting Senegal with pets must have a health certificate and evidence of rabies vaccination no more than 30 days prior to arrival. Also, pets must enter Senegal via Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport.
- Visitors to Senegal must provide proof of confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Senegal. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in Senegal.
- Nationals of Malawi are also required to provide evidence of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
- Malawi citizen travelling to Senegal with any firearms will require an authorization from the Minister of Inland.
- Visitors are required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- Prospective visitors can get to Senegal from international airports in Malawi. There are international airports in Lilongwe and Blantyre.
- Kenya Airways, Emirates Airways, RwandAir and South African Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Malawi to Senegal.
- The estimated flight duration from Lilongwe to Dakar, Senegal is 14 hours, 40 minutes, and from Blantyre, it is 21 hours, 15 minutes.
- About 94% of the Senegalese population are Muslims, mainly Sunni Muslims. Christians and other indigenous faith are the minority religion in the country.
- West African CFA franc is the official currency used in Senegal. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- Senegal is a multilingual country, with about 36 languages being spoken in the country. The official language of Senegal is French. However, Wolof is the most widely spoken language in the country.
- Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Saloum Delta National Park, House of Slaves and IFAN Museum of African Arts are some of the tourist destinations Nigerians can visit while in Senegal.
- Bassi-salté, sombi, maafe and chere are some delicacies tourists can try while in Senegal.
- Tourists travelling to Senegal are advised to budget about $45 for daily expenses.
- Senegal has a Tropical climate, with a hot and humid rainy season from May to November, and a dry season December to April dominated by hot, dry, harmattan wind.
- Visitors can move around in Senegal with minibuses, taxis, boats, trains and buses.
- The Time zone in Senegal is Greenwich Mean Time(GMT). Malawi is two hours ahead of Senegal.
- The power and socket plug used in Senegal are of Type C, D, E and K. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Tourists are advised to be cautious as they go about their tourist-related activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do sharks attack people in Senegal?
There has only been one reported shark attack in Senegal, although there are about seventeen species of sharks on the coast of Senegal.
What is the best time to travel to Senegal?
The best time of the year to travel to Senegal is between November and May, during the dry season. Throughout this period, the temperature tends to remain around just 25 degrees celsius.
What should I wear when travelling to Senegal?
Loose-fitting and comfortable items of clothing are preferable when visiting Senegal.