- 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!
InterNations - A Place for Dutch in Cotonou
Goededag to all Dutch in Cotonou! Would you like to meet fellow Dutch expats in Cotonou? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Dutch, e.g. where in Cotonou your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get stamppot?
We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Cotonou. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of Dutch expats, hailing from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and all regions of the Netherlands.
Why you'll love InterNations in Cotonou
and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!
Meet fellow Dutch at our events in Cotonou
Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Dutch in Cotonou.
Want to meet other Dutch at our events?
Meet other Dutch in Cotonou
Our Global Partners
Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!
Find other Dutch to share your hobbies with
Dutch Expats in Cotonou Help You With Their Advice
With InterNations, Dutch expats in Cotonou are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The City on the mouth of the "River of Death" offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.
- Look through our Members Network to connect with Cotonou’s Dutch expats.
- Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Dutch expats in Cotonou.
- Make full use of the Expat Guide for Cotonou to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.
Mix and Mingle with Dutch in Cotonou at Our Events
Our Cotonou community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Cotonou’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Dutch expats to discover the baobab-dotted savannas. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from the Netherlands in your local community and meet Dutch in Benin in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Dutch living in Cotonou!
- 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
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.
