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Carnet "needed" to cross senegal with Nissan Patrol 1996
Hey guys,

I'm planning a trip the 9th of february by Nissan Patrol from Amsterdam-Sierra Leone (to work there, and use the car).
I understood only for Senegal a carnet is necessary....all though, the stories are very inconclusive, and I was wondering what your experience is?
I only need 72hrs to cross the country (but off course I prefer longer), with a passavant (but my car is older than 8 years...)??

What do you think? To try or not to try......
I think try and alternative is enter Mali (but than I need to arrange my visa first in Nouackhott).

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You will get through at Diama but it will cost you. We crossed two days ago.
It cost 180 euro for the pasavant but there were four cars waiting. I think if there is only one car it can be 250. Ask the customs if you can speak with Idy.
He seems to be the head of the Diama mafia.
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OK..we have a lot of info on this crossing...Cheapest option is to pay 2500cfa for a 2 day Passavant and go to Dakar and get 30 days for free..
Go to the customs office in the Place de Independence. You will see the AXA building and to the right of it a sign saying Senegal Tours.. Go into the building and walk to the 4th floor..
We were invited to see the "Big Boss" who was bored and lounging on his leather sofa and just wanted a chat..We did the usual "We love Senegal" thing..and it was happy days all round. Any more info needed just ask..Oh..and don't use a fixer at Diama. Just have your 4000cfa ready for the bridge crossing after the Mauri side..first go the Police building on the right and then to the customs office on the left to get your Passavant.
Do not pay anything on the Mauri side!!! I didn't despite aggressive attempts by all 3 offices there..i can guide you through that as well if you want?? You will be asked to pay a vey small Community tax on the Mauri side which maybe right.
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And car 10+ years?
Thanks guys for the replies! Yeah, well if not necessary I prefer not paying hundreds of euro's, I only need some days to cross the country in our way to Sierra Leone.
@Tonka, thanks! How old was your car?
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I confirm what Tonka said. My motorcycle is 14 years old. And btw there's few topics about it here
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Thanks guys for the replies! Yeah, well if not necessary I prefer not paying hundreds of euro's, I only need some days to cross the country in our way to Sierra Leone.
@Tonka, thanks! How old was your car?
My car is 21 years old..
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My friends have just purchased a Laissez Passer for Senegal from the Senegalese consulate in Freetown (they're heading North)... cost them £35 and is valid for one month.

They won't have a carnet but their car is registered in Salone so I have no idea if that makes a difference.
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OK..we have a lot of info on this crossing...Cheapest option is to pay 2500cfa for a 2 day Passavant and go to Dakar and get 30 days for free..
Go to the customs office in the Place de Independence. You will see the AXA building and to the right of it a sign saying Senegal Tours.. Go into the building and walk to the 4th floor..
We were invited to see the "Big Boss" who was bored and lounging on his leather sofa and just wanted a chat..We did the usual "We love Senegal" thing..and it was happy days all round. Any more info needed just ask..Oh..and don't use a fixer at Diama. Just have your 4000cfa ready for the bridge crossing after the Mauri side..first go the Police building on the right and then to the customs office on the left to get your Passavant.
Do not pay anything on the Mauri side!!! I didn't despite aggressive attempts by all 3 offices there..i can guide you through that as well if you want?? You will be asked to pay a vey small Community tax on the Mauri side which maybe right.
Hello, I want to go to Senegal in september with my van from Mauritania or Mali, and I would like to know if you can explain what I have to do to not pay too much, because I do not carry CPD.
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This comes up quite often but nothing has changed and the chances of you avoiding the "fee" if entering via Diama or Rosso in a vehicle more than 8 years without a carnet old is very close to zero.

This thread is pretty old so recommend finding more recent reports and/or reading on West Africa Travellers on Facebook.
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Came from Senegal last december, passing by Rosso.

Carnet de Passage: Only for >8 years old vehicles.
Passavant: 30€ for 7days
Insurance: Panafrican, 30€

Motorbike travelling.

But remember, this is Africa. Things changes everyday and depends of the man in the desk...
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Carnet for Senegal/Gambia
Hi all, travelling in Oct/Nov 2016 from Morocco through WS, Mauretania to Senegal and Gambia. 2 bikes approx. 8 years old and 1 defender 6 years old.

Would anybody know whether we need carnet? Been told the only country we need it is Senegal but according to the most recent update not needed for Senegal since about spring 2016.

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Hi all, travelling in Oct/Nov 2016 from Morocco through WS, Mauretania to Senegal and Gambia. 2 bikes approx. 8 years old and 1 defender 6 years old.

Would anybody know whether we need carnet? Been told the only country we need it is Senegal but according to the most recent update not needed for Senegal since about spring 2016.

Many thanks
You do NOT need a Carnet for this trip - I just did it in my 4x4.

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Senegal is no problem without a carnet, does not matter how old your vehicle is.

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