U.S. travel advisory: Benin - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Benin due to unrest , crime , terrorism , and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to areas of Benin bordering Burkina Faso ; Niger ; and the Nigerian states of Kebbi , Niger , and Kwara due to crime , terrorism , and kidnapping . Do not travel to the border region in northern or northeastern Benin for any reason. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Benin are not allowed to travel to the following areas without Ambassador approval due to safety risks: Alibori Depar
- Published by source
- 2026-01-07
- First seen by Reality Radar
- 2026-10-22
- Last verified
- 2026-10-22
What the official notice says
Risk: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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- U.S. State Department Travel Advisories Tier A · official published 2026-01-07
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| #524 | new | 2026-10-22 | 5b567d89ee3f…961381 | 4533a8c638e0…d8cedb |
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