Norfolk IslandBenin: e-Visa
Norfolk Island
Benin
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Benin?
e-Visa
Yes. Australia 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.
Norfolk Island does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Australia passport. See the Australia passport.
Source: evisa.bj (checked September 4, 2026).
Travelling the other way? Benin passport holders visiting Norfolk Island: Visa required.
Benin drives on the right, the opposite side to Norfolk Island. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.
Visa-free alternatives near Benin
Australia passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:
Other visa-free destinations for Australia passport holders
Frequently asked questions
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Benin?
Yes. Australia passport holders need a visa for Benin, available online as an e-visa before travel.
What currency is used in Benin?
West African CFA franc (XOF).
What is the emergency number in Benin?
112 / 117 / 118.
Does Benin drive on the same side of the road as Norfolk Island?
Benin drives on the right, the opposite side to Norfolk Island. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.
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 Australia passport holders visit without a visa instead of Benin?
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.