Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
beforehand). You need two photos, along with photocopies of your passport and, if you
have one, your ticket for onward travel from Nigeria. Fees vary according to nationality.
Visas are normally issued on the same day.
Togo
Seven-day visas (CFA10,000) are issued at the border. If crossing the border at
Nadoba (coming from Boukombé), head to Kara where the Direction Régionale de la
Documentation Nationale issues 30-day multiple-entry visas (CFA10,000, four photos).
WOMEN TRAVELLERS
Beninese men can be sleazy and women travellers will get a lot of unwanted attention.
Particularly unnerving are military and other officials using their power to get more of
your company than is strictly necessary. Always stay polite but firm and make sure you
have a good 'husband story'.
Getting There & Away
You will need a yellow-fever vaccination certificate to come to Benin.
AIR
The
Aéroport International de Cotonou Cadjéhoun
(
www.aeroport-cotonou.com
)
is Benin's main gateway.
fer direct flights to France, Morocco, Belgium and Ethiopia respectively, and connecting
flights to the rest of the world.
www.flyasky.com
;
Ave de la Paix)
, which flies to major capitals in West and Central Africa via
