Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Confirm passport validity and supporting documents with the destination’s immigration authority or consulate before departure.
When you arrive
Have your travel documents ready for the destination’s entry checks.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days.
Details that can change your plans
African passports: 90-day visa exemption
Benin’s government says African passport holders may visit without a visa for 90 days. The stored pair stay limit reflects this statement; confirm any longer or different-purpose visit separately.
Official guidanceCheck the current yellow-fever certificate rule
A September 2026 Benin Health Ministry notice says vaccination cards are not being checked at entry points, but recommends yellow-fever vaccination and allows the measure to change. UK advice still says a certificate is required. Verify current border and carrier rules before travel.
Official guidanceBenin at a glance
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Currency
- XOF
- Calling code
- +229
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Central African Republic need a visa for Benin?
Travelers visiting Benin for tourism with an ordinary passport from Central African Republic do not need a visa for up to 90 days per visit. Entry conditions still apply.
How long can I stay in Benin?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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