Dutch in Benin - Dutch Expats in Benin

Meet Dutch Expatriates in Benin!

InterNations – Uniting Dutch living in Benin

Would you like to get in touch with other Dutch in Benin? Are you in need of help and advice from your Dutch compatriots? Or would you like to join other Dutch expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the Royal Palaces at Abomey?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Benin or are still living in the Netherlands to plan your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Benin offers everything you require: Established in 2007, our trusted community has soon become the platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Dutch expats in Benin, coming from all over the Netherlands - from North Brabant over Zuuid Holland to Drenthe.

Find tips and advice on Benin from Dutch Expats

Of course, expat living in Benin is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Dutch is an essential part of expat life and becoming accustomed to the Beninese way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Dutch in Benin, residing in Porto-Novo, Cotonou, Malanville and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Dutch in Cotonou.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your Dutch native language, discover where to shop for Dutch food or discuss the Oranje Zwart's latest match, become a member of the Beninese InterNations Community:

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the Netherlands or Dutch-speaking expatriates in Benin.
• Obtain and share insider tips in our Benin Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a Dutch-speaking babysitter for your children or where to buy Leyden cheese and Frisian sugarbread in Porto-Novo.
• Search the InterNations Expat Guide for Benin to get information on the local Hollandse Club or the nearest Dutch consulate.

From the baobab-dotted savannas to the northern "Reserve du W du Niger", we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Dutch expats in Benin.

Join our expat activities and mingle with fellow Dutch in Benin

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Benin. Our get-togethers include diverse interests and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Beninese kuli-kuli, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Porto-Novo’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the Afro-Brazilian Museé da Silva in the capital as well as other beautiful landmarks in Benin.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the Netherlands and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just send us your membership application and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Welkom from our Dutch living in Benin!