Visa policy of Benin

Visitors to Benin must obtain a visa from one of the Beninese diplomatic missions or apply for an e-Visa, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.[1]

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Visa exemption

Citizens of the following 59 countries and territories can visit Benin without a visa for up to the number of days listed below, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation:[2]

90 days

14 days

#: Not listed by Timatic as being visa-exempt.[1]
*: Indonesian artists and journalists are not eligible for visa exemption, and must obtain a visa.[2]

Additionally, nationals of  China who are traveling on duty may visit Benin for a maximum stay of 90 days.[2]

A visa waiver agreement was signed with  Venezuela; however, it has yet to come into force.[4]

In addition, holders of diplomatic or official/service passports of Brazil, China, Cuba, France, India, Iran (1 month), Italy, Mexico, Russia, South Korea, Switzerland, Turkey do not require a visa.

e-Visa

Nationals of countries that require a visa can obtain an electronic visa.[7] Electronic visas are available for stays up to 30 days (single and multiple) and 90 days (multiple).[8][9]

See also
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Benin.

References
  1. "Visa and health information". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Gulf Air. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  2. "Pays signataires des accords de suppression de visa avec le Bénin | Ministère des Affaires Étrangères et de la Coopération de la République du Bénin". Ministère des Affaires Étrangères et de la Coopération (in French). Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  3. "Benin - Travel Page". www.mfa.gov.sg. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Singapore). Retrieved 1 July 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Venezuela y Benín firman acuerdos en el marco de cooperación sur-sur
  5. "Treaty Establishing the Economic Community of West African States - Protocol A/P1/5/79 on Free Movement of Persons, Right of Residence and Establishment". Archived from the original on 14 June 2018 – via United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
  6. Kuo, Lily (31 August 2016). "Benin will no longer require visas from other Africans". Quartz. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  7. eVisa Benin
  8. "Formalités : Bénin : Le e-Visa est désormais disponible".
  9. "Bénin : La plateforme en ligne de demande de visas disponible".
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