Travel Advice for Benin

Updated information on increased armed group activity and conflict on the border between Burundi and DRC (‘Warning and insurance’ page). read more

Updated information on the political situation (‘Safety and security’ page). read more

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning (See 'Alcohol laws' on the 'Safety and security' page). read more

New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page). read more

New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (See 'Dual nationals' on the 'Warnings and insurance' page). read more

Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning ('Safety and security' page). read more

Addition of information about Typhoon Fung-Wong ('Warnings and insurance' page). read more

Updated to reflect the risk of of assault, rape and sexual aggression following recent incidents against British nationals (‘Safety and security’ page). read more

Updated information about severe weather and travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). read more

Updated information that there has been an increase in kidnaps in Southern and Western Mali (‘Safety and security’ page). read more