Most visitors to
Benin must obtain an
electronic visa (e-Visa) online or a
visa from one of the
Beninese diplomatic missions prior to their arrival in Benin, unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries.[1]
Visa policy map
Visa exemption
Citizens of the following countries and territories can visit Benin without a visa for the period listed below:[2]
23 September 2016: Italy (diplomatic and service passports)
May 2017: Kenya
29 July 2019: India (diplomatic and service passports)
22 September 2020:[7] Indonesia, Israel, Macao, Singapore (unilateral)[8]
Cancelled:
March 2023: Indonesia, Israel, Macao
Electronic Visa (e-Visa)
Nationals of countries that require a visa can obtain an e-Visa.[9] E-Visas are available for stays up to 30 days (single and multiple) and 90 days (multiple).[10][11]
^There is no formal visa agreement behind the visa exemption for Singapore. There was also no formal visa agreement behind the visa agreement for Indonesia, Israel and Macao prior to their termination in March 2023.
1British Overseas Territories.
2 These countries span the conventional boundary between Europe and Asia.
3 Partially recognized.
4Unincorporated territory of the United States.
5 Part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
6Egypt spans the boundary between Africa and Asia.