Aktuarwissen für Afrika e.V.

INFORMATION FOR THE STAY IN BENIN

On this page information for the lecturers concerning the stay in Benin will be provided.

1. Health Care

   For your trip to Benin you are advised to be vaccinated against:

   • Tetanus
   • Diphtheria
   • Cholera
   • Polio
   • Hepatitis A
   • Amarillic Typhus (Yellow Fever)

   Make sure you begin with the vaccination procedure at least 8 weeks before starting your journey to Benin.

   For further information please visit the German Tropical Institute Hamburg and contact your family doctor.

2. Visa

   Travelling to Benin is only possible with a valid visa.

   To apply for visa in Germany you need the following documents:

   • Application form (2 copies), filled in to be read easily
   • Passport valid through at least 6 months
   • 2 Passport photographs
   • International Certificate of Vaccination (copy only)
   • 32 EUR for a duration of stay of 30 days
   • Return flight ticket (copy only)
   • 5 EUR for registered letter
   • Self-addressed envelope

   Here are some useful addresses in Germany:

   • Botschaft von Benin
     Englerallee 23
     D-14195 Berlin
     Telefon: 030 / 2363147-0
     Telefax: 030 / 2363147-40
     E-mail: ambabenin@t-online.de
     Internet: http://www.botschaft-benin.de
   • Beninisches Honorarkonsulat Berlin
     Richardplatz 24
     D-12055 Berlin
     Telefon: 030 / 6870709
     Telefax: 030 / 6867524
     
   • Beninisches Honorarkonsulat München
     Tengstr. 27
     D-80798 München
     Telefon: 089 / 272931-25
     Telefax: 089 / 272931-20
     
   • Beninisches Honorarkonsulat Saarbrücken
     Puccinistr. 2
     D-66119 Saarbrücken
     Telefon: 0681 / 5860611
     Telefax: 0681 / 60667
     
3. On-site in Benin
   • Official Representation of Germany in Benin
     Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
     7, Avenue Jean Paul II
     Cotonou Phone: 0022 / 9 / 213129-67 or -68
     Fax: 0022 / 9 / 213129-62
     Internet: http://www.cotonou.diplo.de

     Postal address:
     Ambassade de la République fédérale d'Allemagne
     B.P. 504, Cotonou, B?in

   • University of Benin
     Internet: UAC Benin
   • ISM-Adonai
     Internet: ISM-Adonai
   • Accomodation / Hotel partners
     Internet: Hotel Riviera
   • Other Information / documents
     Personal travelogue of Dr. Jens Kahlenberg: travelogue (.pdf) Reisebericht (.pdf)