Senegal visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Senegalese Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritius passport holders can stay visa-free in Senegal for a maximum duration of 90 days.
  • Mauritius passport holders are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Senegal.
  • Mauritius passport holders must have a return/onward ticket, and must also provide proof of hotel accommodation.
  • Mauritius visiting Senegal extend their stay for 90 days at the immigration office. Mauritians should note that the maximum time they can extend their stay in Senegal is six months. 
  • Mauritians visiting Senegal with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission. 
  • Mauritians visiting Senegal must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Plaine Magnien, Mauritius to Dakar, Senegal. The estimated flight time is between 3 - 4 hours.
  • Islam is the most widely practiced religion in Senegal.
  • Because the time zone currently used in Senegal is the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), Mauritius is 4 hours ahead of Senegal.
  • In Senegal the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, E, and K. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The climate of Mauritius is tropical; hot, humid; rainy season (May to November) has strong southeast winds; dry season (December to April) dominated by hot, dry, harmattan wind. Well-defined dry and humid seasons result from northeast winter winds and southwest summer winds. 
  • The best time of year to travel to Senegal is between November and May, during the dry season. Throughout this period, the temperature tends to be around 25 degrees Celsius. However, between June and October, precipitation is very frequent and the temperatures sometimes 30 degrees Celsius or above.
  • Although Senegal is multilingual, French is the official and most spoken language spoken in Senegal. 
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Senegal, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main religion in Senegal?

Islam is the predominant religion in Senegal. 92 percent of the country's population is estimated to be Muslim, mainly Sunni of Maliki school of thought with Sufi influences. Islam has had a presence in Senegal since the 11th century.

Is Senegal safe?

From relatively low levels of crime and disease to a population renowned for being generous hosts, Senegal tends to be a safe, hassle-free travel destination. A stable democracy with a friendly and welcoming population, traveling to and through Senegal is safer than most other countries in the region.

What should I wear in Senegal?

Women should have clothes (or scarf) to keep the shoulders covered and skirts (preferably past the knee). Men should avoid sleeveless tops. Knee-length shorts are fine, but you'll get more respect if you wear pants.

Is Senegal a 3rd world country?

Friendly to the West, especially to France and to the United States, Senegal also is a vigorous proponent of more assistance from developed countries to the Third World. Senegal is part of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Can you drink the water in Senegal?

You cannot drink the tap water in Senegal. You should either boil it or buy bottled water.