Bénin : à savoir avant de partir
L’essentiel
- A visa is required for entry or transit. Apply online at least 7 days before arrival and carry a yellow fever certificate.
- Cash-based economy; cards are mainly accepted by major hotels. Foreign-card ATMs are scarce outside major cities.
Entrée et visas
British citizen passport: A visa is required for entry or transit. Apply online at least 7 days before arrival and carry a yellow fever certificate. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.
Formulaires et autorisations en ligne
- Benin e-visa ↗ obligatoire
Apply at least 7 days before arrival. · GB visitors, including transit
Validité du passeport: Valid for the duration of the stay.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, evisa.bj ↗
Argent
On paie surtout en espèces. Cartes rarement acceptées.
Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données
- Cash-based economy; cards are mainly accepted by major hotels. Foreign-card ATMs are scarce outside major cities.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗
Règles et interdictions
Interdit
- Photographing military sites, government buildings and bridges.
Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir
- Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗
Culture et tenue
Religion: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.
Tenue: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗
Climat
Southern rains: April–mid-July and mid-September–October; northern rains: June–September. Flooding can disrupt overland travel.
Mois par mois
- janvier: Jan: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- février: Feb: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- mars: Mar: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- avril: Apr: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- mai: May: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- juin: Jun: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- juillet: Jul: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- août: Aug: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- septembre: Sep: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- octobre: Oct: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- novembre: Nov: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- décembre: Dec: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
Meilleure saison : Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗
À emporter
- Copies of travel documents
- An adapter compatible with your accommodation
- Medicines with their prescription documents
Pratique
Prises: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.
Eau: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.
Circulation: à droite
Assurance: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: dgpr.bj ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.