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πŸ‡§πŸ‡― Benin Travel Advisory

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US State Department Advisory

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 , and kidnapping . Advisory summary Do not travel to the border region in n...

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Updated: Wed, 07 Jan 2026

Last updated: March 14, 2026 at 05:19 UTC