InterNations – Connecting Australians living in Benin

Are you looking for fellow Australians in Benin? Do you need advice and tips from your Australian countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Australian expats to discover attractions like the baobab-dotted savannas together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Benin or still residing at home in Australia to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Benin provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Australian expats in Benin, hailing from all across Australia - from Melbourne, over Sydney to Canberra.

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Jaromir Novy

Jaromir Novy

There's only a small expat circle here in Cotonou, but this gave me the chance to say hello to everyone on InterNations!

Jessica Johnson-Hanevolt

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.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Australians at our events in Benin

Attend our monthly events and activities for Australians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

InterNations Cotonou Wanna Valentine? Official Event
InterNations Cotonou Wanna Valentine? Official Event
Hello Again, It has been a while!!! Happy new year to all our members (new and old) and we are delighted to welcome you guys again for the first event of 2020. Unfortunately, due to busy schedules we could not do a January event and we apologise to those who were looking forward to it. Let's get
Hello Again, It has been a while!!! Happy new year to all our members (new and old) and we are delighted to welcome you guys again for the first event of 2020. Unfortunately, due to busy schedules we could not do a January event and we apologise to those who were looking forward to it. Let's get
InterNations Cotonou Let's Do it Again at Golden Tulip Event
Hello guys!!! First of all we would like to thank everyone who showed up at the last meeting. We hope you made meaningful meetings and enjoyed it. The holidays are around the corner so we decided to catch you guys right before it gets crazy around the live band and pool of Golden Tulip. The entra
Hello guys!!! First of all we would like to thank everyone who showed up at the last meeting. We hope you made meaningful meetings and enjoyed it. The holidays are around the corner so we decided to catch you guys right before it gets crazy around the live band and pool of Golden Tulip. The entra
InterNations Cotonou October Official Event - New Begginings
Hello guys, We are back!!! Well, when we all meet together our welcoming party will be complete. So InterNations Cotonou took a long break due to various reasons and as many of you have requested it, this event will be hopefully the re beginning of this group for a long time. We are kickstarting t
Hello guys, We are back!!! Well, when we all meet together our welcoming party will be complete. So InterNations Cotonou took a long break due to various reasons and as many of you have requested it, this event will be hopefully the re beginning of this group for a long time. We are kickstarting t
InterNations Cotonou April Event @ El Dorado Beach Club
Let's go to the beach! Put on your swimsuits for an afternoon swim at El Dorado Beach Club. For those who have already been there, you obviously know that it's next to the best beach to swim in Cotonou. So don't miss out! You can bring something to eat, or have some snacks or drinks from the club
Let's go to the beach! Put on your swimsuits for an afternoon swim at El Dorado Beach Club. For those who have already been there, you obviously know that it's next to the best beach to swim in Cotonou. So don't miss out! You can bring something to eat, or have some snacks or drinks from the club

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Why Australian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Australian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Cotonou Community Group
Cotonou Community Group

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Receive Information and Tips about Benin from Australian Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Benin is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Australian compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Beninese culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Australians in Benin, living in Porto-Novo, Malanville, Cotonou and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofAustralians in Cotonou.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Australian food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Australian InterNations Community:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Australia in Benin.
  • Receive and share advice in our Benin Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for vegemite in Porto-Novo...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for Benin to find institutions like the nearest Australian embassy and many others.

From the\ baobab-dotted\ savannas to the\ northern\ "Reserve\ du\ W\ du\ Niger", we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Australian expats in Benin.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Australians in Benin

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Benin. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Beninese kuli-kuli, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Porto-Novo's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the\ Royal\ Palaces\ at\ Abomey, the\ Afro-Brazilian\ Muse\é\ da\ Silva\ in\ the\ capital, and other impressive landmarks across Benin.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Australia and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Hello from our Australians living in Benin!

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