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Benin Travel Guide
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Quick Facts
Capital
Porto-Novo
Currency
XOF (CFA)
Language
French
Best Time to Visit
Nov–Feb
Budget Level
$
Travel Advisory
Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
🇺🇸 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...
Read full advisory on travel.state.gov →Updated: Wed, 07 Jan 2026
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