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Cuba visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens can visit Cuba without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Cuban citizens travelling to Benin
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Travel advice for Cuba
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Benin to Cuba, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Cuba at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 6 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to the whole of Cuba (updated 25 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cuba (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Cuba
Beninese citizens may stay in Cuba for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Cuba.
Cuba’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
The United States requires Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Cuban citizens travelling to Benin
Cuban citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Beninese citizens can visit Cuba without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Beninese citizens stay in Cuba?
Beninese citizens can stay in Cuba for up to 90 days.
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Benin?
Cuban citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Beninese citizens enter Cuba visa-free?
Yes, Beninese citizens can enter Cuba without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.