Africa > Benin: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 27 989
Active cases: 3
Recovered: 27 823
Deaths: 163
Vaccination count: 3.7 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Not required
Masks are required in public spaces
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Commercial flights are operating to and from Benin
Proof of COVID vaccination or a negative PCR test is no longer required for all travellers to enter Benin.
Entry requirements for Benin are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
Tests: Not required
Quarantine: No
Not required
Information updated on 2023-03-08.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
Gatherings of over 50 people are prohibited. Restrictions on bars, restaurants and entertainment spots have been lifted.
Visits 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.
Schools and other educational establishments have been reopened.
Mask use
Masks are required in public spaces
Gatherings: Partially Allowed
Events of more than 50 people banned.
Restaurants and bars: Fully Open
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
