Benin: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- 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.
Inreis en visa
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.
Online aankomstformulieren en vergunningen
- Benin e-visa ↗ verplicht
Apply at least 7 days before arrival. · GB visitors, including transit
Geldigheid paspoort: Valid for the duration of the stay.
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Geld
Vooral contant geld. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- Cash-based economy; cards are mainly accepted by major hotels. Foreign-card ATMs are scarce outside major cities.
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Regels en verboden
Verboden
- Photographing military sites, government buildings and bridges.
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.
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Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.
Kleding: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.
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Klimaat
Southern rains: April–mid-July and mid-September–October; northern rains: June–September. Flooding can disrupt overland travel.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- februari: Feb: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- maart: Mar: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- april: Apr: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- mei: May: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- juni: Jun: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- juli: Jul: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- augustus: Aug: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- september: Sep: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- oktober: Oct: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- november: Nov: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
- december: Dec: Regional rain calendars differ; check local road and weather advice.
Beste seizoen: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.
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Wat mee te nemen
- Copies of travel documents
- An adapter compatible with your accommodation
- Medicines with their prescription documents
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.
Water: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.
Verkeer: rechts rijden
Verzekering: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: dgpr.bj ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.