Key Points
- Benin has announced plans to
introduce an electronic passport system
- The system is designed to expedite
clearance and facilitate entry for passport holders at ports of
entry
- Benin is the latest country in West
Africa to adopt an ePassport system
- More details will be provided on the
system's implementation date
Overview
The Government of Benin has announced plans to implement an
electronic Passport (ePassport) system.
What are the Changes?
The ePassport system was introduced to prevent passport fraud,
expedite clearance for travelers and facilitate identification
procedures for passport holders at the country's ports of
entry.
Looking Ahead
