Legal status in Senegal

Per-substance legal status for Senegal, from sourced statutes where available. Legal information, not legal advice — drug laws change; confirm with the destination’s embassy or drug authority before you travel.

Last updated: 2026-07-14

1P-LSD

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 1p lsd in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

2-FDCK

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2 fdck in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

25I-NBOMe

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 25I-NBOMe in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

2C-B

Legal status: Controlled under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) — for Tableau I drugs, cultivation/production/manufacture (Art. 95) and international import/export/transport (Art. 96) 5–10 years + a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer/sale/distribution/brokerage/transport/purchase/possession/use (Art. 97) 5–10 years + a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine, raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering/sale; facilitating others' use (Art. 98) 2–5 years; personal-use possession/purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year; the maximum penalty is imprisonment (including fixed-term hard labour)
Consequences if caught: 2C-B is controlled in Senegal under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

2C-E

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2c e in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

2C-I

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2C-I in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

2C-T-7

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2C-T-7 in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

3-MMC

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 3 mmc in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

4-AcO-DMT

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 4 aco dmt in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

4-HO-MET

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 4 ho met in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

5-MeO-DMT (Bufo / Toad)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 5 meo dmt in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

6-APB

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 6 apb in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 7 hydroxymitragynine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Adderall

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for adderall in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Alcohol

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for alcohol in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Amanita muscaria

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for amanita muscaria in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Amphetamine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for amphetamine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Amyl Nitrite

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for amyl nitrite in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Ayahuasca

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for ayahuasca in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Barbiturates

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for barbiturates in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Benzodiazepines

Legal status: Controlled under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) — for Tableau I drugs, cultivation/production/manufacture (Art. 95) and international import/export/transport (Art. 96) 5–10 years + a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer/sale/distribution/brokerage/transport/purchase/possession/use (Art. 97) 5–10 years + a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine, raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering/sale; facilitating others' use (Art. 98) 2–5 years; personal-use possession/purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year; the maximum penalty is imprisonment (including fixed-term hard labour)
Consequences if caught: Benzodiazepines is controlled in Senegal under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Buprenorphine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for buprenorphine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Caffeine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for caffeine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Cannabis / THC

Legal status: Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) — cultivation/production (Art. 95) and import/export/transport (Art. 96) 5–10 years + a fine equal to triple the value seized; offer/sale/distribution/transport/purchase/possession/use (Art. 97) 5–10 years + a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine, raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering/sale; personal-use possession/purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year; no legal recreational or medical regime; the maximum penalty is imprisonment (including fixed-term hard labour)
Consequences if caught: Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug in Senegal under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Cathinone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for cathinone in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

CBD

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for cbd in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Clonazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for clonazepam in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Cocaine

Legal status: Controlled under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) — for Tableau I drugs, cultivation/production/manufacture (Art. 95) and international import/export/transport (Art. 96) 5–10 years + a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer/sale/distribution/brokerage/transport/purchase/possession/use (Art. 97) 5–10 years + a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine, raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering/sale; facilitating others' use (Art. 98) 2–5 years; personal-use possession/purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year; the maximum penalty is imprisonment (including fixed-term hard labour)
Consequences if caught: Cocaine is controlled in Senegal under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Codeine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for codeine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Crack Cocaine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for crack cocaine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Delta-8-THC

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for delta 8 thc in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Diazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for diazepam in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

DMT

Legal status: Controlled under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) — for Tableau I drugs, cultivation/production/manufacture (Art. 95) and international import/export/transport (Art. 96) 5–10 years + a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer/sale/distribution/brokerage/transport/purchase/possession/use (Art. 97) 5–10 years + a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine, raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering/sale; facilitating others' use (Art. 98) 2–5 years; personal-use possession/purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year; the maximum penalty is imprisonment (including fixed-term hard labour)
Consequences if caught: DMT is controlled in Senegal under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

DOM

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for dom in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

DXM

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for dxm in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Ephedrine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for ephedrine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Etizolam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for etizolam in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Fentanyl

Legal status: Controlled under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) — for Tableau I drugs, cultivation/production/manufacture (Art. 95) and international import/export/transport (Art. 96) 5–10 years + a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer/sale/distribution/brokerage/transport/purchase/possession/use (Art. 97) 5–10 years + a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine, raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering/sale; facilitating others' use (Art. 98) 2–5 years; personal-use possession/purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year; the maximum penalty is imprisonment (including fixed-term hard labour)
Consequences if caught: Fentanyl is controlled in Senegal under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Gabapentin

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for gabapentin in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

GBL

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for gbl in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

GHB

Legal status: Controlled under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) — for Tableau I drugs, cultivation/production/manufacture (Art. 95) and international import/export/transport (Art. 96) 5–10 years + a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer/sale/distribution/brokerage/transport/purchase/possession/use (Art. 97) 5–10 years + a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine, raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering/sale; facilitating others' use (Art. 98) 2–5 years; personal-use possession/purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year; the maximum penalty is imprisonment (including fixed-term hard labour)
Consequences if caught: GHB is controlled in Senegal under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Heroin

Legal status: Controlled under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) — for Tableau I drugs, cultivation/production/manufacture (Art. 95) and international import/export/transport (Art. 96) 5–10 years + a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer/sale/distribution/brokerage/transport/purchase/possession/use (Art. 97) 5–10 years + a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine, raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering/sale; facilitating others' use (Art. 98) 2–5 years; personal-use possession/purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year; the maximum penalty is imprisonment (including fixed-term hard labour)
Consequences if caught: Heroin is controlled in Senegal under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

HHC

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for hhc in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Hydrocodone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for hydrocodone in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Ketamine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Ketamine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Khat

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Khat in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Kratom

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Kratom in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Lorazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for lorazepam in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

LSA (Morning Glory)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for lsa in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

LSD

Legal status: Controlled under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) — for Tableau I drugs, cultivation/production/manufacture (Art. 95) and international import/export/transport (Art. 96) 5–10 years + a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer/sale/distribution/brokerage/transport/purchase/possession/use (Art. 97) 5–10 years + a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine, raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering/sale; facilitating others' use (Art. 98) 2–5 years; personal-use possession/purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year; the maximum penalty is imprisonment (including fixed-term hard labour)
Consequences if caught: LSD is controlled in Senegal under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

MDA

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mda in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

MDMA

Legal status: Controlled under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) — for Tableau I drugs, cultivation/production/manufacture (Art. 95) and international import/export/transport (Art. 96) 5–10 years + a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer/sale/distribution/brokerage/transport/purchase/possession/use (Art. 97) 5–10 years + a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine, raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering/sale; facilitating others' use (Art. 98) 2–5 years; personal-use possession/purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year; the maximum penalty is imprisonment (including fixed-term hard labour)
Consequences if caught: MDMA is controlled in Senegal under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

MDPV

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mdpv in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Memantine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for memantine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Mephedrone (4-MMC)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mephedrone in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Mescaline

Legal status: Controlled under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) — for Tableau I drugs, cultivation/production/manufacture (Art. 95) and international import/export/transport (Art. 96) 5–10 years + a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer/sale/distribution/brokerage/transport/purchase/possession/use (Art. 97) 5–10 years + a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine, raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering/sale; facilitating others' use (Art. 98) 2–5 years; personal-use possession/purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year; the maximum penalty is imprisonment (including fixed-term hard labour)
Consequences if caught: Mescaline is controlled in Senegal under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Methadone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methadone in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Methamphetamine

Legal status: Controlled under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) — for Tableau I drugs, cultivation/production/manufacture (Art. 95) and international import/export/transport (Art. 96) 5–10 years + a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer/sale/distribution/brokerage/transport/purchase/possession/use (Art. 97) 5–10 years + a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine, raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering/sale; facilitating others' use (Art. 98) 2–5 years; personal-use possession/purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year; the maximum penalty is imprisonment (including fixed-term hard labour)
Consequences if caught: Methamphetamine is controlled in Senegal under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Methaqualone (Quaaludes)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methaqualone in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Methylone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methylone in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Methylphenidate

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methylphenidate in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Mitragynine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mitragynine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Modafinil

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for modafinil in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Morphine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for morphine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

MXE

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mxe in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Nicotine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for nicotine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Nitrous Oxide

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for nitrous oxide in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Oxycodone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for oxycodone in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

PCP

Legal status: Controlled under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) — for Tableau I drugs, cultivation/production/manufacture (Art. 95) and international import/export/transport (Art. 96) 5–10 years + a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer/sale/distribution/brokerage/transport/purchase/possession/use (Art. 97) 5–10 years + a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine, raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering/sale; facilitating others' use (Art. 98) 2–5 years; personal-use possession/purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year; the maximum penalty is imprisonment (including fixed-term hard labour)
Consequences if caught: PCP is controlled in Senegal under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Peyote

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Peyote in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Phenibut

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for phenibut in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Pink Cocaine / Tusi

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for pink cocaine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Poppers

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for poppers in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Pregabalin

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for pregabalin in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Psilocybin

Legal status: Controlled under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) — for Tableau I drugs, cultivation/production/manufacture (Art. 95) and international import/export/transport (Art. 96) 5–10 years + a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer/sale/distribution/brokerage/transport/purchase/possession/use (Art. 97) 5–10 years + a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine, raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering/sale; facilitating others' use (Art. 98) 2–5 years; personal-use possession/purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year; the maximum penalty is imprisonment (including fixed-term hard labour)
Consequences if caught: Psilocybin is controlled in Senegal under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Quetiapine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for quetiapine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Salvia divinorum

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Salvia divinorum in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Scopolamine (Devil's Breath)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for scopolamine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2 / Spice)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for synthetic cannabinoids in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

THC-P

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for thc p in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Tobacco

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for tobacco in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Tramadol

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for tramadol in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Xanax (Alprazolam)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for alprazolam in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Xylazine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Xylazine in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Zolpidem

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for zolpidem in Senegal is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Senegal's drug schedule; the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by Loi Latif Guèye No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Senegal, drugs fall under the Code des Drogues (Loi No. 97-18 of 1997, amended by the 'Loi Latif Guèye' No. 2007-31 of 27 December 2007). For Tableau I high-risk drugs, cultivation, production or manufacture (Art. 95) and international import, export or transport (Art. 96) carry 5–10 years and a fine equal to triple the value of the drugs seized; offer, sale, distribution, brokerage, transport, purchase, possession or use of Tableau I drugs (Art. 97) carries 5–10 years and a 2,000,000–10,000,000 franc fine — raised by the 2007 amendment to fixed-term hard labour of 10–20 years for aggravated offering or sale. Facilitating others' use (Art. 98) carries 2–5 years, and personal-use possession or purchase (Art. 109) two months to one year. Cannabis (chanvre indien) is a Tableau I drug under the same Code des Drogues, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

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