Benin travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Benin: travel advice level, plug type C/E, 220V, emergency 112, currency XOF.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
Avoid all travel to parts Updated 2026-11-04
Latest change (original, English)
Updated information about applying for a visa (see 'Visa requirements' on the 'Entry requirements' page).
Updated information about applying for a visa (see 'Visa requirements' on the 'Entry requirements' page).
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CapitalPorto-Novo
CurrencyXOF
LanguagesFrench
Calling code+229
Emergency numbers112 · 117 · 118
Plug typesType C, Type E
Voltage220 V
Driving sideRight
Population14M