🇧🇯Benin passport
Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Benin passport holders can travel to 62 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 40 visa-free, 20 with a visa on arrival, and 2 with an electronic travel authorisation. 21 more offer an e-visa; 164 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Benin passport 81st of 199 worldwide.
- 40 visa-free
- 20 on arrival
- 2 eTA
- 21 e-visa
- 164 visa required
- #81 global rank
Visa-free
40 destinationsEnter on a valid passport, no visa.
Andorra
Antarctica
Bahamas
Barbados3 months
Bermuda
Burkina Faso
Cape Verde3 months
Central African Republic
Chad
Côte d’Ivoire
Dominica21 days
Ecuador3 months
Gabon
Gambia3 months
Ghana
Guinea3 months
Guinea-Bissau3 months
Haiti
Hong Kong7 days
Kenya2 months
Liberia3 months
Libya
Malawi
Mali3 months
Mauritius
Micronesia30 days
Niger
Nigeria
Philippines30 days
Republic of the Congo
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa3 months
San Marino30 days
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Singapore
South Africa30 days
Suriname3 months
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Togo30 days
Visa on arrival
20 destinationsA visa is issued at the border.
Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)
2 destinationsQuick online approval before departure.
e-Visa
21 destinationsApply and get approved online before travel.
Visa required in advance
164 destinationsArrange a visa before you travel.
Åland Islands
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Bouvet Island
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Cameroon
Canada
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mayotte
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Myanmar
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Réunion
Romania
Russia
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Georgia
South Korea
Spain
Sudan
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Entry not permitted
1 destinationFrequently asked questions
How many countries can Benin passport holders visit visa-free?
62 out of 248 destinations covered, without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA). 21 more offer an e-visa; 164 require a visa before travel.
Where can Benin passport holders travel without a visa?
The country-by-country list below shows where Benin passport holders can travel visa-free, get a visa on arrival, use an eTA, apply for an e-visa, or need a visa in advance. 62 destinations are currently in the easier-access group.
Do Benin passport holders need a visa?
It depends on the destination. Some destinations are visa-free or offer a visa on arrival or eTA; 21 offer an e-visa, while 164 require a visa before travel. Check the destination-specific entry rule and official authority before departure.
How can I check the latest visa requirements for a Benin passport?
Use the destination list and visa requirement pages on this site as a starting point. The Benin passport data is dated October 19, 2026; rules can change and may depend on nationality, residence, travel purpose, passport validity, or length of stay. Confirm the result with the destination's official immigration authority or consulate.
What is the Benin passport ranked?
81st of 199 passports worldwide, by number of visa-free-or-easier destinations.
What is the best time to visit Benin?
January, February, March, April, August, November, December, based on Porto-Novo's climate normals.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Benin have?
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Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.