elderken:
I spent almost 3 months in Benin Republic, all through out my stay there, I was coming to the border for most of my financial transactions. I always see the stress and pain most first time travelers with passport(Virgin) or even those with other countries visas on their passport. They're asked to pay outrages amount of cash. I happen to meet a young Nigerian girl looking frustrated, because she was tired of paying money for no just reason.
From mile 2.take a bus going to Seme border.
1. When you get to the border, be ready to pay #2000 for Yellow Card, if you don't have one.
2. For a Virgin passport you'll be charged #1000 - 2000 @ the Nigeria Immigration Desk
3.At the Benin Rep side you'll also pay #1000
After that be ready to pay BTW #100- #200 at each of their little blockades.
For me, as long as I have paid for entering the country to their immigration, No Idi*t dare ask me of any money again. All depends on your strong will
* please be very careful @ the border, because they're thieves and robbers roaming and looking for easy pry. Cheers

Bisjosh:



Do they have malls there? Or side attractions?

How expensive are hotels there?

elderken:

They're good supermarket here, although quite expensive for my liking ' Naija Guy ' concern. But it's quite a nice place. Let me know when you're going.
Hotel are a little on the high side, depending on the area and standard of the hotel.

Bisjosh:


Thanks for the feedback. I presume you stay there. When I visit, would like to buy a few things. That's if they are reasonably priced.

Can I get a tourist guide for a day or two?

elderken:

I shuttle BTW Lagos and Cotonou, although I still have a place of residence there. When you're ready to come lemme know can help you with a guide.

12345abcde:
@ Bisjosh, did you travel already?

Also, i need advice on accomodation, guide and handling of funds (which bank ATM Cards can one use there?)

@Elderken, your input will be highly appreciated.

@All,

Please if you can make inputs, I will be highly grateful.

Thanks.

elderken:
Sorry for the late response. Been trying to prepare for my next bck pack tour.
As per ATM. I normally make use of fcmb card ND my EU bank card for withdrawals or payments.
As per accommodation your can book an apartment online or hotel depending on your stay duration. Hope this help


As for the guide I can see what to do about that. Cheers

12345abcde:
Thanks. Thanks, this goes a long way.

Do you know any bank in Cotonou that can pay USD?

elderken:

I shuttle BTW Lagos and Cotonou, although I still have a place of residence there. When you're ready to come lemme know can help you with a guide.

illuminated93:
Greetings sir,
I'd like to come to cotonou for business. I just completed my nysc and we all know the story of unemployment in Nigeria. Presently, I'm a hussler,i import little stuffs from Asian countries,i'd like to come to cotonou to sell them,but I don't know anybody in cotonou and I don't speak French. I'd like you to be kind enough to help in taking me or provide for me a guide who could take me to a big market like Tokpa,so I can sell to traders there. You could drop you number here so I can reach you, or, better still, this is my number 08055544609
Please sir,i'd be happy if you would be kind enough to help a young boy that is just starting out in life.

SGANIVA:
what do you import ?my business is in cotonou

celestialAgent:
You have a pm

SGANIVA:
my whatsapp is up here

ifybloom:
Hello I hope i am not late, I intend taking my kids for vacation in july 2017.

I am so worried on the boarder issues as i will be coming with my 5 months baby. I learnt i can hire a car at the filling station in the boarder, negotiate with them and they cross us over. Are they reliable

ifybloom:
Hello I hope i am not late, I intend taking my kids for vacation in july 2017.

I am so worried on the boarder issues as i will be coming with my 5 months baby. I learnt i can hire a car at the filling station in the boarder, negotiate with them and they cross us over. Are they reliable

elderken:
I spent almost 3 months in Benin Republic, all through out my stay there, I was coming to the border for most of my financial transactions. I always see the stress and pain most first time travelers with passport(Virgin) or even those with other countries visas on their passport. They're asked to pay outrages amount of cash. I happen to meet a young Nigerian girl looking frustrated, because she was tired of paying money for no just reason.
From mile 2.take a bus going to Seme border.
1. When you get to the border, be ready to pay #2000 for Yellow Card, if you don't have one.
2. For a Virgin passport you'll be charged #1000 - 2000 @ the Nigeria Immigration Desk
3.At the Benin Rep side you'll also pay #1000
After that be ready to pay BTW #100- #200 at each of their little blockades.
For me, as long as I have paid for entering the country to their immigration, No Idi*t dare ask me of any money again. All depends on your strong will
* please be very careful @ the border, because they're thieves and robbers roaming and looking for easy pry. Cheers

elderken:

They're good supermarket here, although quite expensive for my liking ' Naija Guy ' concern. But it's quite a nice place. Let me know when you're going.
Hotel are a little on the high side, depending on the area and standard of the hotel.

elderken:

I shuttle BTW Lagos and Cotonou, although I still have a place of residence there. When you're ready to come lemme know can help you with a guide.

Bimpe91:
Big Joe I only have my passport and voters card with me, the yellow card I Dont have. How do I obtain it pls. Will they give me at cotonou border

Bimpe91:
Big Joe I only have my passport and voters card with me, the yellow card I Dont have. How do I obtain it pls. Will they give me at cotonou border

Bimpe91:
Big Joe I only have my passport and voters card with me, the yellow card I Dont have. How do I obtain it pls. Will they give me at cotonou border

Mazoo69:
please how much is it to cotonou from mile2 biko and where can i get original shea butter in cotonou, name of market and area as ive never been there and price of a moderate hotel for two days and price of car hire for a day, i need the prices in naira please based on current exchange rate. BLESS YOU

Bimpe91:
From there , how can I get to Togo, can I get to Togo that same day or the next , I want my passport stamped