Beninese passport
As of September 2026, holders of the Beninese passport enjoy entry to 35 destinations completely visa-free or with a simple online eTA registration. A further 61 countries are reachable via visa on arrival or eVisa — no embassy visit needed. Access is strongest in Africa and Asia. This covers all 3 AES member countries.
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Visa Rules & Access
As of 08 September 2026, Beninese citizens have freedom of movement in 2 countries and territories: Mali, and Niger.
As of 08 September 2026, Beninese citizens have Not admitted access to 1 countries and territories: United States of America.
As of 08 September 2026, Beninese citizens have Visa on arrival access to 21 countries and territories: Bangladesh, Burundi, Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Comoros, Laos, Saint Lucia, Madagascar, Macau, Maldives, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Tanzania, and Samoa.
As of 08 September 2026, Beninese citizens need a visa for 113 countries and territories: Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Armenia, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Belarus, Belize, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Cameroon, China, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Estonia, Egypt, Eritrea, Spain, Finland, Fiji, France, United Kingdom, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Japan, Kiribati, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Cayman Islands, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, Saint Martin, Marshall Islands, North Macedonia, Myanmar, Martinique, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Nauru, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Peru, Poland, Palestinian Territories, Portugal, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Sudan, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Somalia, Sint Maarten, Eswatini, Turks and Caicos, Turkmenistan, Tonga, Türkiye, Taiwan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, Venezuela, Virgin Islands (British), Kosovo, and Yemen.
As of 08 September 2026, Beninese citizens can travel visa-free to 33 countries and territories: Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahamas, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Cape Verde, Dominica, Ecuador, Micronesia, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong, Haiti, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Malawi, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Singapore, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Suriname, Chad, Togo, Tunisia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and South Africa.
As of 08 September 2026, Beninese citizens need an eTA for 2 countries and territories: Sri Lanka, and Seychelles.
As of 08 September 2026, Beninese citizens can apply for an eVisa for 38 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Albania, Bahrain, Bhutan, Botswana, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Colombia, Gabon, Georgia, Equatorial Guinea, Indonesia, India, Iraq, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Libya, Morocco, Mongolia, Mauritania, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, South Sudan, Sao Tome and Principe, El Salvador, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Viet Nam, Vanuatu, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Important entry notes
Entry rules may depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay, previous travel history, passport validity, proof of accommodation, onward travel, sufficient funds, and health or insurance requirements.
Before you travel
Visa and entry requirements can change without notice. Always confirm final requirements with the official immigration authority, embassy, or consulate of your destination before booking or traveling.
Last reviewed: September 2026
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