Guide to travel to Benin

Looking for a Benin travel guide? If you still don’t know What is needed to travel to Benin, we are going to explain everything you have to prepare for the entrance to Benin and departure. general information and Requirements to travel to Benin with its customs, laws and limitations in Benin customs. You have available this travel guide with the emergency telephone numbers, the best time to travel to benin and everything you need to know to travel safely.

BENIN DATA

Capital	Porto Novo (See map)
Languages	French
Currency	West African CFA Franc
Voltage	220 volts

General information of Benin

With the current situation you may have to fill out some kind of form to travel to Benin or covid Benin requirements, so we recommend you check what is needed to travel to Porto Novo or any destination in the country in this travel guide.

Given the current health crisis due to COVID-19, the Government of Benin has announced restrictions on entering the country for travelers from abroad, for which it is requested to take into account the following information:

• All persons from abroad must undergo a PCR test upon arrival in Benin, which will be applied again 15 days after arrival. The cost of all the tests is borne by the interested persons.
• All persons must register their data in the international travel portal of Benin before their arrival in the country. The portal is available at: centresurveillancesanitaire.com
• It has been reported that the immigration authorities of Benin have retained the passports of people arriving in the country for a period of 15 days. During this period, the health authorities carry out the confirmation of negative results of PCR tests applied to travelers. In the case of travelers staying for less than 15 days, they must make a formal request to the Benin migration authorities at the airport of entry to the country.

Guide to travel to Benin entry requirements

These are the Benin entry requirements:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry and until the date your trip ends.
• The visa must be obtained before the trip, since it is not possible to manage it upon arrival in Benin.
• Have enough money for your stay.

***Remember: It is the exclusive power of the Beninese authorities to grant or deny entry to a foreign person to its territory, even if they have a visa.***

Guide to travel to Benin requirements to leave

Once your stay is over, these are the exit requirements from benin:

There are no special requirements to leave Benin, except for the basic ones such as having a valid passport and proof of legal entry to Benin (usually through the stamp of the immigration agent that is stamped on the passport). The airlines require it, in addition, of the visas of the countries through which they will travel.

Benin customs information

• You must declare to customs if you are traveling with more than US$10,000 in cash or its equivalent in other currencies and/or money orders or documents receivable.
• Firearms, tear gas, and pepper spray are not permitted.
• Additionally, some fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, meat, dairy products and plants from other countries cannot be brought into the country.

Benin local currency

The legal tender in Benin is the West African CFA Franc («FCFA», XOF).

For more information regarding the local currency or payment methods of the country, consult the section recommendations in money to travel abroad..

Customs of Benin

Make sure you know the customs of the country so you can know what the best time to visit benin. Here are the most common.

Half of the population is Muslim, so particular care must be taken to avoid any type of incident due to not observing a minimum of respect for said faith.

Is it safe to travel to Benin?

• It is advisable to hire in advance some means of transport from the airport to the city.
• Passengers on international flights must carry personal identification documents (passport with visa) and present immigration and customs forms when required, as well as the yellow fever vaccination certificate.
• Make sure that the luggage you collect belongs to you, you can do it by comparing the number of your password with the one that you have the luggage.
• Do not leave your luggage unattended in the public areas of the airport.
• Use the transport services that have a commercial relationship with the airport, such as taxis and car rental companies.
• Lodging in hotels located in the crowded areas of the main cities is recommended.
• Do not stray from the tourist circuits and only use the services of authorized guides.
• If you choose to walk, do so in tourist areas avoiding flashy jewelry, high-value electronics, or large amounts of money.
• It is recommended to use the hotel safe and carry a copy of your passport.

Laws of Benin

• It is recommended that you always carry a copy of your passport with a visa on hand during your stay in Benin, as well as obtain a copy of them and keep it in a safe place.
• The illicit transport of psychotropic substances is typified as a serious crime.

Other recommendations in guide to travel to Benin

• Do not forget to notify your bank that you will travel to Benin, so that they can inform you how to act in case of theft or loss of your credit cards in Benin, or problems that you could have when withdrawing money with your cards abroad.
• Recommendations and more advice by topic or type of traveler, visit the section of recommendations for your trip abroad of this guide to travel to Benin.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)