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Do Cuba passport holders need a visa for Benin?

e-Visa

Yes. Cuba 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 of2026-10-19

Distance9,216 km, straight line (~11h 21m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Benin57 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do Cuba passport holders need a visa for Benin?

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

How far is Benin from Cuba?

About 9,216 km in a straight line, roughly ~11h 21m 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 Cuba passport holders visit without a visa instead of Benin?

Gabon, Liberia, Sierra Leone.

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 Cuba

Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises the eponymous main island as well as 4,195 islands, islets, and cays. Situated at the convergence of the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean, Cuba is located east of the Yucatán Peninsula, south of both Florida and the Bahamas, west of Hispaniola, and north of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Cuba is the largest country in the Caribbean by area and the third-largest by population, after Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Culturally, Cuba is considered to be part of Latin America. Its capital and largest city is Havana.

CapitalHavana

RegionCaribbean

Population10.9M

Area109,884 km²

CurrencyCuban convertible peso, Cuban peso

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+53

Drives on theright

TimezoneHavana (UTC-4)

Nearest airportJosé Martí International Airport (HAV), 17 km

Emergency number104 / 105 / 106

UNESCO sites12

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$9,605 (2020)

Tourist arrivals1.1M (2020)

Climate in Havana

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

Monthly climate normals for Havana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27°C	20.1°C	16mm	311h
February	28°C	20.7°C	56mm	289h
March	29.4°C	20.5°C	6mm	347h
April	32.4°C	23.6°C	46mm	368h
May	30.1°C	23.3°C	236mm	350h
June	30.9°C	24.6°C	105mm	314h
July	31.5°C	24.9°C	105mm	362h
August	32.4°C	25.2°C	112mm	379h
September	31.4°C	24.8°C	126mm	317h
October	30.3°C	24.3°C	149mm	294h
November	27.9°C	23.2°C	102mm	265h
December	26°C	19.5°C	37mm	301h

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

Cuba is the largest Caribbean island. The country has nine World Heritage Sites, as well as beaches, colonial architecture and distinct cultural history. It has had a communist government since the Cuban Revolution in 1959 and has been under a US embargo ever since.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Agramonte Park (Camaguey)
Alexander von Humboldt National Park
Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba
Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca
Desembarco del Granma National Park
El Templete
Historic Centre of Camagüey
Historic Centre of Cienfuegos
Old Havana and its Fortification System
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Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Triunfo de la Revolución

January 2, 2027Día de Victoria de las Fuerzas Armadas

Full source list on About.

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

Full source list on About.