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Benin passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Benin passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

32Visa-free

39eVisa

27Visa on arrival

100Visa required

Benin passport at a glance

With a Benin passport you can enter 32 destinations visa-free and 27 with a visa on arrival, so 59 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 39 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 100 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Benin

Do Benin passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for Benin passports
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	Visa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa required
China	Visa required
United Arab Emirates	eVisa
Turkey	Visa required
Thailand	Visa required
India	eVisa
South Africa	Visa-free (30 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Benin passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	20	12	14	7
Asia	4	9	17	21
Europe	0	0	2	43
North America	6	2	3	12
Oceania	1	3	2	8
South America	1	1	1	9

Longest visa-free stays

Where Benin passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Bahamas — up to 90 days
Barbados — up to 90 days
Central African Rep. — up to 90 days
Cuba — up to 90 days
Côte d'Ivoire — up to 90 days
Ecuador — up to 90 days
Gambia — up to 90 days
Ghana — up to 90 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 32

eVisa 39

Visa on arrival 27

Visa required 100

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Benin passport holders visit without a visa?

Benin passport holders can visit 32 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal and others. Adding the 27 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 59 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Benin passport holders?

27 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Benin passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tanzania, Bolivia, Macau, Bangladesh, Burundi and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Benin passport holders travel with an eVisa?

39 destinations let Benin passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Benin passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Benin passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Benin passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Benin passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Benin passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Benin passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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