FCDO Travel Advice
Benin
FCDO Travel Alert
- Avoid all travel to parts of the country
- Avoid all but essential travel to parts of the country
Latest update
15 December 2025 — FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of the Alibori and Atacora departments. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel and all travel to other areas in Benin (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
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