1 mission of Benin in Mauritius: Consulate of Benin in Port Louis, Mauritius. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr. Raj Gaya, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Benin offers a unique cultural experience and is enhancing its tourism infrastructure, making it increasingly appealing to international travelers. With around 100,000 Mauritians traveling abroad annually, there is potential interest among some of them in visiting Benin.
Benin is generally considered safe for tourists, but it does not match the safety levels of Mauritius. According to the Global Peace Index, Benin ranks 112th out of 160 countries, while Mauritius is much safer at 22nd. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Mauritius is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Benin. The Global Organized Crime Index shows that while Benin has lower scores in areas like mafia presence (1.0 for Benin vs. 2.0 for Mauritius), it faces challenges with foreign crime (8.0 for Benin vs. 4.5 for Mauritius) and other organized crime activities. Overall, while Benin has its safety concerns, it remains a viable destination for tourists from Mauritius, especially if they take standard precautions.