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Visa Information

Learn up-to-date visa requirements for over 150+ nationalities.

  • Travel is allowed
  • Quarantine is not required
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is not required
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Benin
  • Masks are mandatory in public
  • Electronic visitor visa
  • COVID-19 testing unknown

Port Restrictions

GENERAL

  • Are there any restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was from COVID -19 high risk countries?
    • Vessel will only be quarantined at anchorage for 14 days if master reports any illness on board and the health authorities will check for suspected cases.
    • All trade vessels calling local ports will be requested to submit the list of previous 10 port calls as well as crew list specifying each sign-on date and maritime health declaration.
    • All trade vessels will go through temperature check and screening by port health before inward pilot embark the vessel in case they are arriving from an affected country. Otherwise, the vessel to be screened alongside
  • Are there any restrictions on crew who embarked from COVID -19 high risk countries or specific nationalities?
    • Crew change permitted?
      • Yes, but subject to the following conditions.
        • Facemasks or cloth coverings are required in public and social distancing guidelines are in place. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in fines. Land borders with Benin’s four neighboring countries are closed to all but government approved essential travel.
        • Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport remains open, though flight options are limited. The authorities has instituted special procedures and restrictions for those traveling to...

Flight Restrictions

  • COVID-19 entry regulations lifted on 16 June 2022.

Agency Costs

  • Crew Change Assistance 1-10: USD 110 per pax
  • Crew Change Assistance 11+: USD 80 per pax
  • Coordination of Booked Services: USD 70
  • Launch Hire Coordination: USD 120
  • Meet & Greet: USD 240

Last updated on 30th Mar 2022

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