MongoliaBenin: e-Visa

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Do Mongolia passport holders need a visa for Benin?

e-Visa

Yes. Mongolia 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

Distance10,523 km, straight line (~12h 53m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Benin57 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Benin

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

Other visa-free destinations for Mongolia passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Mongolia passport holders need a visa for Benin?

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

How far is Benin from Mongolia?

About 10,523 km in a straight line, roughly ~12h 53m 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 Mongolia passport holders visit without a visa instead of Benin?

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 Mongolia

Mongolia is a landlocked country in East Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south and covers an area of 1,564,116 square kilometers, making it the 18th-largest country in the world and the second largest landlocked nation after Kazakhstan, as well as the largest landlocked country that does not border an inland sea. With a population of 3.5 million, Mongolia is the world's most sparsely populated sovereign state, excluding Western Sahara. The country constitutes a significant portion of the Mongolian Plateau, and its natural environment is characterized by grassy steppe, mountains to the north and west, and the Gobi Desert to the south. Ulaanbaatar, the capital and largest city, is home to roughly half of the country's population.

CapitalUlaanbaatar

RegionEastern Asia

Population3.6M

Area1,564,110 km²

CurrencyMongolian tögrög (1 USD ≈ 3612.80 MNT)

LanguagesMongolian

Calling code+976

Drives on theright

TimezoneUlaanbaatar (UTC+8)

Nearest airportUlaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN), 31 km

Emergency number101 / 102 / 103 / 105

UNESCO sites7

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$7,108 (2025)

Tourist arrivals66.9K (2020)

Climate in Ulaanbaatar

Warmest July, coolest December, driest January, sunniest June.

Monthly climate normals for Ulaanbaatar, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-8.7°C	-20°C	1mm	253h
February	-5.2°C	-15.8°C	11mm	255h
March	0.9°C	-10.6°C	8mm	330h
April	12.2°C	-1.4°C	6mm	362h
May	16.3°C	2.7°C	26mm	368h
June	22.3°C	9.3°C	73mm	381h
July	23.7°C	12.6°C	139mm	363h
August	20°C	10.5°C	83mm	325h
September	16.2°C	4.6°C	35mm	310h
October	4.9°C	-5°C	14mm	276h
November	-2.2°C	-11°C	9mm	233h
December	-14.8°C	-22.6°C	3mm	238h

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

Mongolia has wide open spaces for experiencing the outdoors for those who want adventure. Its vast and majestic emptiness is the country's enduring appeal: it brings the traveller into a close communion with nature and its nomadic inhabitants. It is one of the last places on earth where nomadic life lives on. The most memorable part of a trip to Mongolia will be its hospitable people. Mongolian culture has much in common with the cultures of Central Asia.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Burkhan Khaldun
Deer Stone Monuments, the Heart of Bronze Age Culture
Landscapes of Dauria
Orkhon Valley
Petroglyphic Complexes of the Mongolian Altai
The Cemetery Complexes of the Xiongnu Nobility
Uvs Nuur Basin

Upcoming public holidays

November 26, 2026Улс тунхагласны өдөр

December 29, 2026Тусгаар Тогтнолын Өдөр

January 1, 2027Шинэ жил (Shine jil)

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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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