BulgariaBenin: e-Visa

BulgariaBenin

Do Bulgaria passport holders need a visa for Benin?

e-Visa

Yes. Bulgaria passport holders need a visa for Benin, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: evisa.bj (checked September 4, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance4,512 km, straight line (~5h 48m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Benin57 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Benin passport holders visiting Bulgaria: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Benin

Bulgaria passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Bulgaria passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Bulgaria passport holders need a visa for Benin?

Yes. Bulgaria passport holders need a visa for Benin, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Benin from Bulgaria?

About 4,512 km in a straight line, roughly ~5h 48m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Benin?

West African CFA franc (XOF).

What is the emergency number in Benin?

112 / 117 / 118.

What time zone is Benin in?

Porto-Novo (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Porto-Novo?

Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO), about 31 km away.

How many countries can enter Benin without a visa?

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

What nearby countries can Bulgaria passport holders visit without a visa instead of Benin?

São Tomé and Príncipe, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Angola.

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 Bulgaria

Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea. Bulgaria is bordered by Greece and Turkey to the south, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, and Romania across the Danube river to the north. It covers a territory of 110,994 square kilometres (42,855 sq mi), making it the tenth largest within the European Union and the sixteenth-largest country in Europe by area. Sofia is the nation's capital and largest city; other major cities include Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas.

CapitalSofia

RegionSoutheast Europe

Population6.4M

Area110,879 km²

CurrencyBulgarian lev (1 USD ≈ 1.75 BGN)

LanguagesBulgarian

Calling code+359

Drives on theright

TimezoneSofia (UTC+3)

Nearest airportSofia Airport (SOF), 8 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites11

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$20,328 (2025)

Tourist arrivals5M (2020)

Climate in Sofia

Warmest August, coolest January, driest November, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, September.

Monthly climate normals for Sofia, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.5°C	-3.4°C	21mm	244h
February	10.1°C	-1.4°C	58mm	222h
March	11.9°C	0.7°C	111mm	234h
April	16.1°C	3.1°C	57mm	305h
May	21.4°C	9.5°C	50mm	325h
June	23.3°C	12.9°C	47mm	372h
July	26.7°C	14.6°C	71mm	426h
August	27.7°C	15.5°C	65mm	380h
September	25.9°C	12.9°C	32mm	345h
October	18.6°C	7.4°C	77mm	261h
November	11°C	1.5°C	17mm	220h
December	7.6°C	0.4°C	51mm	185h

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

Bulgaria, officially known as the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in the Balkan region of Europe, west of the Black Sea and south of the Danube river.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient City of Nessebar
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Boyana Church
Madara Rider
Nesebar
Pirin National Park
Rila Monastery
Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
Srebarna Nature Reserve
Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak

Upcoming public holidays

September 22, 2026Ден на независимостта на България

December 24, 2026Бъдни вечер

December 25, 2026Рождество Христово

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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 ≈ 586.73 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	22°C	3mm	313h
February	34.7°C	23.9°C	10mm	300h
March	32.4°C	25.9°C	62mm	280h
April	32.1°C	25.5°C	60mm	283h
May	31.1°C	25.1°C	140mm	296h
June	28.9°C	23.8°C	331mm	221h
July	27.6°C	23.3°C	483mm	250h
August	28.3°C	22.6°C	24mm	310h
September	28.7°C	23.5°C	208mm	241h
October	29.4°C	23.6°C	197mm	282h
November	30.9°C	24.4°C	112mm	310h
December	31.4°C	24.5°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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