Benin

Government Travel Advisories for Benin

United States

Exercise Increased Caution — Do not travel to the border region in northern or northeastern Benin for any reason. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Benin are not allowed to travel to the following areas without Ambassador approval due to safety risks: Alibori Department Atacora Department Borgou Department in areas north, east, and west of Parakou Donga Department in the area no

United Kingdom

Exercise Increased Caution — FCDO advises against all travel to the Parc du W National Park and the hunting zones of Mékrou and Djona. The park is tri-national, sharing an open border with Burkina Faso and Niger. There is a risk of terrorist attacks and kidnapping throughout the park. FCDO also advises against all travel to: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the area between the Interstate Highway (RNIE) 2 from

Canada

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Benin due to crime.

New Zealand

Exercise Normal Precautions — No travel advisory The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Benin at this time. New Zealanders travelling or living in Benin should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.

Germany

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Benin.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Benin.

Netherlands

Exercise Increased Caution — Caution: safety risks in Benin.

Japan

Exercise Increased Caution — Atacora Department (northern Benin, including Kouandé and Gilmaro)