{"ObjectId": 177, "Country": "Benin", "Quarantine": null, "Testing": null, "DatePublished": "06.07.2022", "Sources": "Foreign travel advice, Gov.UK/ \n OSAC Travel Advisories/ \n US State Dept. COVID-19 Country Specific Information/\n Benin Government/", "TravelAdvisory": "Latest News: \n
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\n International Restrictions:
\n *All travellers: Proof of COVID vaccination or a negative PCR test is no longer required for all travellers to enter Benin. However, travellers should comply with the regulations of the country they are departing from. If you need to take a test to depart Benin fees are 25,000 FCFA (normal service) or 50,000 FCFA (premium service). There is an online guidance page (in French) which explains the steps for departing passengers and test results can be obtained within 24 to 48 hours. You will need a visa to enter or travel through Benin as a visitor.
\n*If you\u2019re fully vaccinated: Entry requirements for Benin are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
\nProof of vaccination status: Benin will accept the digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination record. They will not accept the letter version or proof of recovery. Your appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.
\n*If you\u2019re not fully vaccinated: Entry requirements for Benin are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
\n*Children and young people: Entry requirements for Benin are the same for all travellers including children and young people, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
\n*If you\u2019re transiting through Benin: Transiting is when you pass through one country on the way to your final destination. Only fully vaccinated travellers can enter Togo via the land border.
\n*Exemptions: There are no exemptions to Benin\u2019s entry requirements.
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\n Internal Restrictions:
\n*Travel in Benin: Travel within the country should be limited to essential travel only. Capacity on public transport is limited to 50%.
\n*Public places and services: Gatherings of over 50 people are prohibited. Restrictions on bars, restaurants and entertainment spots have been lifted.
\nVisits to public institutions, including government buildings, have been limited. Additional measures include the requirement to wear face masks in public spaces and a systematic sanctioning of those people found to have breached restriction and confinement measures imposed on them.
\nSchools and other educational establishments have been reopened.
\n*Testing positive for COVID-19 in Benin: COVID-19 test results are sent via an SMS text message. It can take up to 72 hours to receive the result from the day the test was taken. Those who test positive must isolate at a government hospital if the condition is serious. Alternatively, those who test positive with mild symptoms or no symptoms are required to self-isolate at a location of their choice. Isolation is required until you receive a negative test result.\n\n ", "Y": 9.653766, "X": 2.339979, "AddInfo": null}