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Côte d’IvoireBenin: Visa-free

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Do Côte d’Ivoire passport holders need a visa for Benin?

Visa-free

No. Côte d’Ivoire passport holders do not need a visa to visit Benin for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: diplomatie.gouv.bj (checked January 19, 2022).

    RequirementVisa-free
    Maximum stay3 months
    ScopeTourism, ordinary passport
    Action before travelNone, travel on your passport
    Data as of2026-10-19
    Distance748 km, straight line (~1h 23m nonstop)
    Visa-free access to Benin57 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Benin passport holders visiting Côte d’Ivoire: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Côte d’Ivoire passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Côte d’Ivoire passport holders need a visa for Benin?

No. Côte d’Ivoire passport holders do not need a visa to visit Benin for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

How long can Côte d’Ivoire citizens stay in Benin without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Benin from Côte d’Ivoire?

About 748 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 23m 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.

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.