Swiss in Benin - Swiss Expats in Benin

Meet Swiss Expatriates in Benin!

InterNations – Uniting Swiss living in Benin

Would you like to get in touch with other Swiss in Benin? Are you in need of help and advice from your Swiss compatriots? Or would you like to join other Swiss 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 Switzerland 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 Swiss expats in Benin, coming from all over Switzerland - from Graubünden over Ticino to Fribourg.

Find tips and advice on Benin from Swiss Expats

Of course, expat living in Benin is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Swiss 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 Swiss in Benin, residing in Porto-Novo, Cotonou, Malanville and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Swiss in Cotonou.

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

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Switzerland or German or French-speaking expatriates in Benin.
• Obtain and share insider tips in our Benin Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a German or French-speaking babysitter for your children or where to buy mailänderli and Raclette cheese in Porto-Novo.
• Search the InterNations Expat Guide for Benin to get information on the local CCIS (Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Switzerland) or the nearest Swiss consulate.

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

Join our expat activities and mingle with fellow Swiss 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 Switzerland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just send us your membership application and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Grüezi from our Swiss living in Benin!