BeninLithuania: Visa required

BeninLithuania

Do Benin passport holders need a visa for Lithuania?

Visa required

Yes. Benin passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Lithuania.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance5,730 km, straight line (~7h 14m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Lithuania138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Lithuania passport holders visiting Benin: e-Visa.

Other visa-free destinations for Benin passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Benin passport holders need a visa for Lithuania?

Yes. Benin passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Lithuania.

How far is Lithuania from Benin?

About 5,730 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 14m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Lithuania?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Lithuania?

02 / 112.

What time zone is Lithuania in?

Vilnius (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Vilnius?

Vilnius International Airport (VNO), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Lithuania without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Lithuania visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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.

About Benin

Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the northwest, and Niger to the northeast. The majority of its population lives on the southern coastline of the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic Ocean. The capital is Porto-Novo, and the seat of government is in Cotonou, the most populous city and economic capital. Benin covers an area of 112,622 km2 (43,484 sq mi), and its population in 2026 was estimated to be approximately 15 million. It is a tropical country with an economy heavily dependent on agriculture and the exports of palm oil and cotton.

CapitalPorto-Novo

RegionWestern Africa

Population14.8M

Area112,622 km²

CurrencyWest African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 584.37 XOF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+229

Drives on theright

TimezonePorto-Novo (UTC+1)

Nearest airportCotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO), 31 km

Emergency number112 / 117 / 118

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,658 (2025)

Tourist arrivals337K (2019)

Climate in Porto-Novo

Warmest March, coolest August, driest January, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, August, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Porto-Novo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	33.9°C	21.9°C	3mm	313h
February	34.8°C	23.9°C	10mm	300h
March	32.4°C	25.7°C	62mm	280h
April	32.1°C	25.3°C	60mm	283h
May	31.2°C	25°C	140mm	296h
June	29°C	23.7°C	331mm	221h
July	27.7°C	23.2°C	483mm	250h
August	28.3°C	22.5°C	24mm	310h
September	28.7°C	23.4°C	208mm	241h
October	29.4°C	23.5°C	197mm	282h
November	31°C	24.4°C	112mm	310h
December	31.5°C	24.4°C	42mm	318h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Benin is a country in West Africa. You'll find culture through a large collection of palatial ruins and temples of the once powerful Kingdom of Dahomey (1800s–1894). Moreover, Benin is the birthplace of Vodun (Voodoo) and all that goes with it. Vodun is the official religion of the country, and an important part of the life of ordinary Beninese. Many important tourist sites are linked to Vodun or the slave trade. The national parks of Benin are well worth a visit for their wildlife. It is also one of the most stable and safest countries in the region. With its rich history, vibrant culture, protected wildlife, Grand Popo ocean beach, and artisan market in Se, Benin is one of the best kept tourist secrets in West Africa.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Koutammakou
Royal Palace Museum
Royal Palaces of Abomey
W-Arly-Pendjari Complex

Upcoming public holidays

October 26, 2026Armed Forces Day

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

November 30, 2026National Day

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About Lithuania

Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in the Baltic region of Europe. It is one of three Baltic states and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, bordered by Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, Poland to the south, and the Russian semi-exclave of Kaliningrad Oblast to the southwest, with a maritime border with Sweden to the west. Lithuania covers an area of 65,300 km2 (25,200 sq mi), and has a population of 2.9 million. Its capital and largest city is Vilnius; other major cities include Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai and Panevėžys. Lithuanians are the titular nation, belong to the ethnolinguistic group of Balts, and speak Lithuanian.

CapitalVilnius

RegionNorthern Europe

Population2.9M

Area65,300 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesLithuanian

Calling code+370

Drives on theright

TimezoneVilnius (UTC+3)

Nearest airportVilnius International Airport (VNO), 6 km

Emergency number02 / 112

UNESCO sites5

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$32,959 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.3M (2020)

Climate in Vilnius

Warmest June, coolest December, driest April, sunniest June. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Vilnius, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	3.6°C	0.1°C	52mm	68h
February	4.5°C	-1.3°C	54mm	136h
March	7.2°C	-1°C	41mm	234h
April	11.1°C	1.2°C	17mm	293h
May	14.7°C	5.4°C	88mm	327h
June	23.7°C	14.3°C	64mm	387h
July	22.4°C	12.8°C	47mm	379h
August	23.2°C	13.6°C	82mm	328h
September	19.1°C	10.8°C	40mm	272h
October	13.1°C	8°C	67mm	124h
November	6.4°C	3°C	51mm	64h
December	1.3°C	-1.6°C	28mm	45h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Lithuania is one of the three Baltic states of northeast Europe. It's a low-lying, mostly agricultural country bordered by Latvia to the north and east, Belarus to the south, Poland to the southwest, Kaliningrad exclave of Russia to the west, and the Baltic Sea to the northwest. It broke away from the Soviet Union to become an independent republic in 1990, soon followed by Latvia and Estonia, the other two Baltic states. It is the largest of the three Baltic states, extending to about 65,300 square kilometres with a population of 2.9 million in 2025.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Reserve of Kernavė
Curonian Spit
Modernist Kaunas: Architecture of Optimism, 1919-1939
Struve Geodetic Arc
Vilnius Old Town

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Visų šventųjų diena

November 2, 2026Vėlinės

December 24, 2026Šv. Kūčios

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