- 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 Italians in Cotonou
Buongiorno to all Italians in Cotonou! Would you like to meet fellow Italian expats in Cotonou? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Italians, e.g. where in Cotonou your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get minestrone?
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 Italian expats, hailing from Rome, Napoli, Milan and all regions of Italy.
Why you'll love InterNations in Cotonou
and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!
Meet fellow Italians 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 Italians in Cotonou.
Want to meet other Italians at our events?
Why Italian 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 Italian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.
Meet other Italians 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 Italians to share your hobbies with
Italian Expats in Cotonou Help You With Their Advice
With InterNations, Italian 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 Italian expats.
- Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Italian 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 Italians 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 Italian expats to discover the baobab-dotted savannas. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Italy in your local community and meet Italians 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 Italians 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.
