| Benin
(Republic of) History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Statistics
| Visits and Meetings | Agreements | Interest
Groups/ Organisations History
of Relations South Africa and Benin established formal diplomatic
relations on 19 May 1994. Benin opened its Embassy in Pretoria in January 1999.
Ambassador HE Jean-Pierre A Edon presented his credentials on 24 January 2001.
Diplomatic Representation
South African Representation in Benin The South
African Ambassador in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire is accredited to Benin on a non-residential
basis.
H E Mr Z Mtshotshisa
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South
African Embassy Benin Representation in South Africa
H E Mr E F M A Saizonou
Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary
Embassy of Benin
Travel
Info Visa Requirements for South Africans For
more information contact the Embassy of Benin in Pretoria.
Health Requirements
A
valid international health certificate proving vaccination against yellow fever
only is required. Vaccination against hepatitis A and B, tetanus and polio
is recommended. There is also a high malaria risk. For further
information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
In the
south: four seasons. Long rainy season April to July. Short dry season August
to September. Short rainy season October to November. Long dry season December
to March. In the north: Dry season November to early May. Rainy season May
to October.
For up-to-date weather information click here.
Currency Info
The monetary unit is the CFA Frank.
For current exchange rates click here.
Language
The official language is French while local languages are also
spoken. State and Official
Visits / Bilateral Meetings None Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
Trade
Info
For current information on trade statistics between South
Africa and Benin, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa. Interest
Groups and Information No Information | 
