Benin travel advice updated: increased risk in parts
The UK FCDO has updated its travel advice for Benin, now advising against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of Alibori and Atacora departments. It continues to advise against all travel to northern border regions, including Parc du W and Pendjari National Park, and against all but essential travel to areas near the Nigeria border. Business travelers should assess specific regional risks.
Impact and considerations
Increased security risks in parts of Benin may affect business travel plans and personnel safety, requiring reassessment.
Key points
- FCDO advises against all travel to northern border areas, including Parc du W and Pendjari National Park.
- New advice against all but essential travel to remaining areas of Alibori and Atacora departments.
- Eastern areas near Nigeria border have increased criminality, advising against all but essential travel.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 16 Dec 2025, 00:50
- Page published
- 13 Aug 2026, 08:27
- Last updated
- 16 Dec 2025, 00:50
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Benin travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 16 Dec 2025, 00:50