Who needs a visa for Benin?

Of 198 passports, 61 enter Benin without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 137 apply online and 0 need a visa in advance.

Visa-free

Visa on arrival

137

e-Visa / eTA

Visa required

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

Visa-free61

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e-Visa137

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Frequently asked questions

Who needs a visa for Benin?

Of 198 passports, 61 enter Benin without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 137 apply online and 0 need a visa in advance. Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel.

Who can enter Benin without a visa?

Algeria, Angola, Bahamas, Belize, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, and Djibouti…