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Benin Visa Policy Snapshot
Benin entry rules at a glance. Open access options cover 246+ passport groups. Visa-free examples include Algeria, Angola, Bahamas, Botswana, Burkina Faso. Popular e-Visa passports include Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina.
Visa-free entry
No visa needed
Travel to Benin without a visa for short visits. See supported passports.
+55 countries
Visa on arrival
Pay at the border
Obtain your visa on arrival in Benin. Check eligible passports and notes.
Short-stay entry
Entry for brief visits
Benin permits short-stay access for select passports. Duration varies by country.
+55 countries
e-Visa
Apply online
Apply digitally for Benin before you travel. Review eligible passports.
+136 countries
Restricted entry
Extra checks
Benin applies restrictions to some passports. Check requirements and exceptions.