Travel from Japan to Senegal is straightforward
This is the generic answer for any Japan citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Japan passport holders can travel to Senegal without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Generic country-level guidance for Senegal. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Senegal. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
No visa required for entry to Senegal. Stays of up to 90 days are permitted under the visa-waiver agreement.
You're travelling to Senegal (SN). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare JPY 1,000,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving Japan (JP). Form: Customs declaration. Declare ¥1,000,000+ (approx $7,000 USD) on entry
Your itinerary touches Senegal (SN), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Typical September conditions at DKR (Senegal (SN)): mild. Typical lows around 24°C, highs around 31°C, moderate rainfall (~131mm for the month).