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Benin

Everything to have & know before you land in Benin.

🧭 Quick facts

1 USD = 565 XOF
Local time —
French
Dial +229
Drives right
Plug C, E · ~230V

↻ Rate refreshed today · Exchange rate is indicative, updated daily.

🗓️ When it's busiest

Events per month — peak around August.

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Passport ValidityRequired📄 Entry & DocsMust be valid for at least 6 months beyond planned staySource · Benin Immigration
Tourist VisaRequired📄 Entry & DocsRequired for most nationalities, obtainable on arrival or pre-application
Yellow Fever VaccinationRequired💉 HealthMandatory entry requirement with proof of vaccinationSource · WHO International Health Regulations
Water SafetyRequired💉 HealthDrink only bottled or thoroughly boiled water
Travel Health InsuranceRecommended💉 HealthRecommended to cover potential medical emergencies in limited healthcare infrastructure
Malaria ProphylaxisRecommended💉 HealthHigh-risk area requiring preventative medication
Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Entry, health and safety rules change — always confirm with official sources (and a travel clinic for vaccines) before you travel.
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Safety & alerts — Benin

Trip-readiness signal · indicative only

Level 2

Exercise increased caution

There was no change to the advisory level. The unrest risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Benin due to unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to areas of Benin bordering Burkina Faso; Niger; and the Nigerian states of Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara due to crime , terrorism ,

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Indicative information aggregated from public sources (U.S. State Dept · GDELT). Always check your government's official travel advisory before travelling. Advisory updated 9/12/2026.