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Benin visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Benin? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Africa | Continent: Africa

57Visa-free

141eVisa

0Visa on arrival

0Visa required

Benin entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 57 can enter Benin visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 141 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

57 of 198 passports can travel to Benin without arranging anything before departure.

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Benin entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for Benin
United States of America	eVisa
United Kingdom	eVisa
Canada	eVisa
Australia	eVisa
Germany	eVisa
France	eVisa
India	eVisa
China	Visa-free (30 days)
Nigeria	Visa-free (90 days)
South Africa	Visa-free (90 days)
Brazil	eVisa
Philippines	eVisa

Benin visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Benin.

Passport region	Visa-free	eVisa
Africa	53	0
Asia	2	49
Europe	0	45
North America	2	21
Oceania	0	14
South America	0	12

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 57

Algeria90 days
Angola90 days
Bahamas90 days
Botswana90 days
Burkina Faso90 days
Burundi90 days
Cameroon90 days
Cape Verde90 days
Central African Rep.90 days
Chad90 days
China30 days
Comoros90 days
Congo90 days
Côte d'Ivoire90 days
Dem. Rep. Congo90 days
Djibouti90 days
Egypt90 days
Eq. Guinea90 days
Eritrea90 days
Ethiopia90 days
Gabon90 days
Gambia90 days
Ghana90 days
Guinea90 days
Guinea-Bissau90 days
Haiti90 days
Hong Kong14 days
Kenya90 days
Lesotho90 days
Liberia90 days
Libya90 days
Madagascar90 days
Malawi90 days
Mali90 days
Mauritania90 days
Mauritius90 days
Morocco90 days
Mozambique90 days
Namibia90 days
Niger90 days
Nigeria90 days
Rwanda90 days
S. Sudan90 days
Senegal90 days
Seychelles90 days
Sierra Leone90 days
Somalia90 days
South Africa90 days
Sudan90 days
São Tomé and Príncipe90 days
Tanzania90 days
Togo90 days
Tunisia90 days
Uganda90 days
Zambia90 days
Zimbabwe90 days
eSwatini90 days

eVisa 141

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Benin?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 57 can enter visa-free and 141 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Benin without a visa?

57 passports have visa-free access to Benin, including South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Egypt, Tanzania, Rwanda, Senegal, Ghana and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Benin offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Benin. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Benin eVisa online?

141 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Benin. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Benin?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 53 can enter Benin visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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