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  • Join our community and get to know members of Benin’s vibrant expat community
  • Receive reliable information and exchange insider tips about the Beninese expat living
  • Meet fellow expatriates at top InterNations events in Porto-Novo, Malanville and many other regions

Make the most of your Expat Life in Benin

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    • Jessica Johnson-Hanevolt 
    • "Before I came here as an expat, I only knew Benin as home of actor Djimon Honsou. But now Cotonou & InterNations is my home too."
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    • "There's only a small expat circle here in Cotonou, but this gave me the chance to say hello to everyone on InterNations!"

Working and living in Benin with the InterNations Expat Guide

Are you preparing for living and working in Benin? Or are you already an expat and have recently relocated to Porto-Novo, Malanville or some other international Beninese city?

The expat relocation to Benin is definitely an exciting international opportunity and cross-cultural adventure: Visiting the landscape such as the northern "Reserve du W du Niger", getting to know how Beninese folks celebrate the Vodun public holiday on January 10, or acquiring a taste for Benin’s popular dishes like kuli-kuli…

Latest Entries in Relocation Services & Information

Centre Culturel Francais Freiburg

Centre Culturel Francais Freiburg

Culture & Sights

Business club Belgravia

Business club Belgravia

Expat Institutions & Clubs

Jardin d'Eden

Jardin d'Eden

Culture & Sights

Buddhapadipa Temple

Buddhapadipa Temple

Expat Institutions & Clubs

Galerie Dubner Moderne

Galerie Dubner Moderne

Culture & Sights

Sprachcaffe

Sprachcaffe

International Schools & Education

Sherborne International College

Sherborne International College

International Schools & Education

École Montaigne

École Montaigne

International Schools & Education

Reliable Information about living and working in Benin

Relocating to and living in Benin necessitates lots of reliable information on different facets of Beninese expat life. Many questions come up when living overseas in Benin: ʺAre we, as expats, liable to Beninese income tax law?ʺ, ʺWhich products should I buy fresh in the local markets?ʺ, ʺHow to find a trustworthy maid in Porto-Novo?ʺ, or ʺWhat are the requirements to get a Beninese residence permit for my wife?ʺ

Looking for so much information on working and living in Benin is rather bothersome and requires a lot of time. The InterNations Expat Guide for Benin is designed to help you and offers trusted information on all issues of interest to expats living in Benin. Various topics are covered in our Benin Expat Guide from culture and sights, to housing & household or restaurants and nightlife, up to food & shopping. Such characteristic questions that concern expat life abroad as ʺHow do I cope with the Harmattan sandstorms?ʺ will no more remain open.

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Advice on living and working in Benin

In addition, our expat listings for Benin include recommended entries for services and organizations catering to expatriates’ needs, like private language tutors or international attorneys. By becoming part of our community, you can also participate in the InterNations Forum and discuss with other internationals about your expatriate experience living abroad in Benin. We’ll be delighted to greet you with a warm Salut among our InterNations members living and working in Benin.

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