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Benin visa requirements

Travellers from 66 of 198 countries can visit Benin easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Benin

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

  • No visa needed64 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
  • Visa on arrival2 of 198 passportsGet it at the airport or border.
  • eVisa132 of 198 passportsApply on the official website.

Types of Benin visa

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198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Africa53 of 53 countries
  • Americas7 of 35 countries
  • Asia6 of 50 countries
  • Europe0 of 46 countries
  • Oceania0 of 14 countries
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Questions

How many passports can enter Benin without a visa?

66 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Benin?

eVisa: it applies to 132 passports.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Benin?

eVisa, for up to 30 days.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Benin?

No visa needed, for up to 30 days.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Benin?

eVisa, for up to 30 days.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Benin?

No visa needed, for up to 90 days.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Benin?

eVisa, for up to 30 days.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Benin?

eVisa, for up to 30 days.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Benin?

Africa: 53 of 53 passports enter without applying first.

What is the capital of Benin?

Porto-Novo.

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