Navigating Visa Requirements and Travel Restrictions for your Next Adventure
Benin
Republic of Benin
General information
Currencies
XOF
Calling code
+229
Capital cities
Porto-Novo
Languages
French
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Visa requirements for Benin by passport
Entry rules depend on your passport. This is what applies to holders of some of the most common passports; use the checker at the top of the page for yours.
- United States of America citizens traveling to Benin must get an eVisa before travel.
- United Kingdom citizens traveling to Benin must get an eVisa before travel.
- Canada citizens traveling to Benin must get an eVisa before travel.
- Australia citizens traveling to Benin must get an eVisa before travel.
- India citizens traveling to Benin must get an eVisa before travel.
- China citizens traveling to Benin do not need a visa (30 days).
- Pakistan citizens traveling to Benin must get an eVisa before travel.
- Nigeria citizens traveling to Benin do not need a visa (90 days).
- Philippines citizens traveling to Benin do not need a visa (30 days).
- Brazil citizens traveling to Benin must get an eVisa before travel.
Rules change often. Confirm with the official embassy or immigration website before you travel.