UK (FCDO) travel advisory — Benin

Highupdated 51 days ago
Ongoingsince December 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to certain areas of Benin, specifically the Parc du W National Park and associated hunting zones, as well as the northern border regions of…

  • 600km
    Radius of the affected area
OuénouNationwide · radius ≈ 600 km

What this changes for you, on the ground

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to certain areas of Benin, specifically the Parc du W National Park and associated hunting zones, as well as the northern border regions of Alibori and Atakora. This advisory reflects a high-level security concern affecting an area of approximately 600 km radius from Ouénou.

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If you are currently in the affected zones, you should avoid non-essential movement and follow local authorities' guidance closely. Remain aware of your surroundings and maintain contact with your embassy or consulate. Verify your location against the restricted areas listed in the official advisory.

Follow the instructions issued by local authorities and your government's embassy. Consult the UK Foreign Office travel advice page and corresponding advisories from your own country's government for the most current information and specific guidance for your situation. This alert is based on advisories from the UK Foreign Office, US State Department, German government, and Canadian authorities.

Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 24, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →

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How it evolved

  1. Alert raisedHighJune 28, 2026 at 5:46 PM

A single entry: the alert has not changed state since it was raised.

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