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.

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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!

Why you'll love InterNations in Cotonou

1,430
members in Cotonou
18
Dutch members
3+
monthly events
1
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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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.

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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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!

Cotonou Community Group
Cotonou Community Group

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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!

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