West Africa · 0.5M visitors/year
Benin
🏛️ Porto-Novo
💰 XOF · CFA Franc🗣 French🕐 UTC+1✈️ Visa-free for many
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Annual Visitors
0.5M
Tourism Revenue
$0.3B
UNESCO Sites
2
National Parks
5
📅 Best Season to Visit
November – March
⭐ Visitor Rating
🌍 Top Source Markets
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Capital
Porto-Novo
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Currency
XOF · CFA Franc
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Languages
French
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Time Zone
UTC+1
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Visa
Visa-free for many
Is Benin safe to visit?
Benin welcomes 0.5M visitors annually. Always check your government travel advisory before booking.
Best time to visit Benin?
The best time to visit Benin is November – March.
Do I need a visa for Benin?
Visa-free for many. Verify with the Benin embassy for your nationality.
What currency is used in Benin?
The currency is the XOF · CFA Franc.
What language is spoken in Benin?
Official language(s): French.