Abomey Plateau Archaeological Field School
Benin
Summer 2010
Travel
You are responsible for making your own travel arrangements. Please plan to arrive to Cotonou, Bénin (COO) by July 19 (Sunday) as classes will begin on Monday at 9:00am. A number of airlines fly to Cotonou. The best prices are typically associated with the purchase of an international flight originating in the US and ending in Cotonou, via Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, France. Alternatively there are direct flights from the U.S. to Dakar, Senegal, with connections to Cotonou if you plan on doing additional West African travel before or after the field season. Please consult your travel agent for further details.
Visa Requirements
Please note that for all US passport holders there is a $100 visa fee for travel to Bénin. Visas must be received PRIOR to departure in the U.S. or you will be turned away at the U.S. airport. Visitors to Benin should also carry the WHO Yellow Card ("Carte Jaune") indicating that they have been vaccinated for yellow fever. Please consult the Embassy of Bénin's Web site for application details. For more information, visit the US State Department Web site.
Health
For specific information regarding travel health issues pertinent to your program please read the Centers for Disease Control Website.