Benin Travel

Benin Travel - Benin is in West Africa on the northern coast of the Gulf of Guinea. It shares land borders with Niger in the north, Togo in the west, Nigeria in the east and Burkina Faso in the north-west.

Benin does not usually spring to mind as a top African hunting or travel destination. It is a relatively poor nation but is one of the more stable countries to visit in Africa.

Benin Travel Facts

Formerly: Dahomey
Capital: Porto Novo (Official) Cotonou (Seat of Government)
Area: total: 112,620 km2
Population: 7,862,944
Language: French and many local languages
Currency: CFA Franc
Electricity: 220/50Hz (Plug 2 round pins)

Benin Map

Benin Map

Getting To Benin

Benin Golf Air operates domestic and regional international flights in Benin.

Air France operates from Paris to Benin.

Benin Travel Health

Vaccinations/boosters are strongly recommended for:

Prophylactic precautions are strongly recommended for:

Malaria

Other health hazards:

All hepatitis strains are endemic.
Bilharzia is present in fresh water
Meningitis may be prevalent in certain areas
Food and drink contamination

Benin Visa

Benin visa and passport information includes all application instructions and visa application form downloads.

Visa and Passport Requirements For US & UK Citizens

Submit your Passport, must be valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay
1 Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed
2 Recent passport-type photographs
1 photograph must be glued on form
Copy of round trip airline tickets
Consular Fee: $100.00 per visa - tourist visa
Consular Fee: £55.00 per visa - tourist visa

Benin Visa Application Forms

Visa Application Form Download for US citizens
Visa Application Form Download for UK citizens

Benin Embassies

Benin Embassy in US

2124 Kalorama Road, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Tel: (202) 232-6656

Fax: (202) 265-1996

Website: http://www.beninembassy.us

Benin Embassy in UK

Millennium House, Humber Road, Near Staples Corner, London NW2 6DW

Tel: (020) 8830 8612

Email:l.landau@btinternet.com

US Embassy in Benin

Rue Caporal Bernard Anani, Cotonou

Tel: [229] 21-30-06-50

Fax: [229] 21-30-14-39

Website: http://cotonou.usembassy.gov

UK Embassy in Benin

The British International School Haie Vive 08 BP 0430 Cotonou Benin

Tel: (229) 30 12 74

Fax: (229) 30 61 95

Recommended Reading

Benin Travel Guide

The Bradt Travel Guide to Benin gives a lively and off-beat insight into this small but fascinating country, fast gaining popularity with safari hunters, adventurers and exotic travellers.

Benin Travel Resources

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