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Destination · Africa Benin visa requirements (2026)
Of 198 passports, 57 can travel to Benin without arranging a visa in advance. 141 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Who can visit Benin: passports by requirement
Do I need a visa for Benin?
Popular passports
| Passport | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
 United States | e-Visa | – |
 United Kingdom | e-Visa | – |
 India | e-Visa | – |
 Philippines | e-Visa | – |
 Nigeria | Visa-free | 90 d |
 Pakistan | e-Visa | – |
 Canada | e-Visa | – |
 Australia | e-Visa | – |
 China | Visa-free | 30 d |
 Germany | e-Visa | – |
Access by passport region
Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.
| Region | Passports | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 0/46 | |
| Asia | 2/50 | |
| Africa | 53/53 | |
| North America | 2/23 | |
| South America | 0/12 | |
| Oceania | 0/14 |
Passports that can enter Benin visa-free
57 passports-
Algeria -
Angola -
Bahamas -
Botswana -
Burkina Faso -
Burundi -
Cameroon -
Cape Verde -
Central African Republic -
Chad - China
-
Comoros -
Djibouti -
DR Congo -
Egypt -
Equatorial Guinea -
Eritrea -
Eswatini -
Ethiopia -
Gabon -
Gambia -
Ghana -
Guinea -
Guinea-Bissau -
Haiti -
Hong Kong -
Ivory Coast -
Kenya -
Lesotho -
Liberia -
Libya -
Madagascar -
Malawi -
Mali -
Mauritania -
Mauritius -
Morocco -
Mozambique -
Namibia -
Niger - Nigeria
-
Republic of the Congo -
Rwanda -
Sao Tome and Principe -
Senegal -
Seychelles -
Sierra Leone -
Somalia -
South Africa -
South Sudan -
Sudan -
Tanzania -
Togo -
Tunisia -
Uganda -
Zambia -
Zimbabwe
Passports eligible for Benin e-Visa
141 passports-
Afghanistan -
Albania -
Andorra -
Antigua and Barbuda -
Argentina -
Armenia - Australia
-
Austria -
Azerbaijan -
Bahrain -
Bangladesh -
Barbados -
Belarus -
Belgium -
Belize -
Bhutan -
Bolivia -
Bosnia and Herzegovina -
Brazil -
Brunei -
Bulgaria -
Cambodia - Canada
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Chile -
Colombia -
Costa Rica -
Croatia -
Cuba -
Cyprus -
Czech Republic -
Denmark -
Dominica -
Dominican Republic -
Ecuador -
El Salvador -
Estonia -
Fiji -
Finland -
France -
Georgia - Germany
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Greece -
Grenada -
Guatemala -
Guyana -
Honduras -
Hungary -
Iceland - India
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Indonesia -
Iran -
Iraq -
Ireland -
Israel -
Italy -
Jamaica -
Japan -
Jordan -
Kazakhstan -
Kiribati -
Kosovo -
Kuwait -
Kyrgyzstan -
Laos -
Latvia -
Lebanon -
Liechtenstein -
Lithuania -
Luxembourg -
Macau -
Malaysia -
Maldives -
Malta -
Marshall Islands -
Mexico -
Micronesia -
Moldova -
Monaco -
Mongolia -
Montenegro -
Myanmar -
Nauru -
Nepal -
Netherlands -
New Zealand -
Nicaragua -
North Korea -
North Macedonia -
Norway -
Oman - Pakistan
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Palau -
Palestine -
Panama -
Papua New Guinea -
Paraguay -
Peru - Philippines
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Poland -
Portugal -
Qatar -
Romania -
Russia -
Saint Kitts and Nevis -
Saint Lucia -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -
Samoa -
San Marino -
Saudi Arabia -
Serbia -
Singapore -
Slovakia -
Slovenia -
Solomon Islands -
South Korea -
Spain -
Sri Lanka -
Suriname -
Sweden -
Switzerland -
Syria -
Taiwan -
Tajikistan -
Thailand -
Timor-Leste -
Tonga -
Trinidad and Tobago -
Turkey -
Turkmenistan -
Tuvalu -
Ukraine -
United Arab Emirates - United Kingdom
- United States
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Uruguay -
Uzbekistan -
Vanuatu -
Vatican City -
Venezuela -
Vietnam -
Yemen
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Benin?
It depends on your passport. 57 passports can enter Benin visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 141 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Which countries can enter Benin without a visa?
57 passports can enter Benin visa-free, including Algeria, Angola, Bahamas, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde and others.
Does Benin offer an e-Visa?
Yes. Holders of 141 passports can apply for a visa to Benin online.
Holding a Benin passport? See where the Benin passport can travel visa-free.
Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Benin before you book.