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Eswatini
Eswatini visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens need a visa for Eswatini, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Eswatini visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Eswatini visa?
Where Beninese citizens apply for a visa for Eswatini
Eswatini has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 3,995 km
- High Commission of Eswatini in Pretoria4,528 km
Government Avenue 715, Pretoria
- 4,848 km
The nearest missions of Eswatini to Porto-Novo are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (3,995 km from Porto-Novo), Pretoria, South Africa (4,528 km) and Maputo, Mozambique (4,848 km). Eswatini sets which of its missions takes applications from Benin; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Citizens of Eswatini travelling to Benin
EswatiniBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin visa for citizens of Eswatini
Travel advice for Eswatini
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
Beninese citizens planning a trip to Eswatini can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Eswatini at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Eswatini (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Eswatini (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Eswatini
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Eswatini is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
Eswatini has no embassy or career consulate in Benin. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of Eswatini accredited to Benin from abroad; the official visa portal of Eswatini names the right place.
Eswatini’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
South Africa admits Beninese citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Eswatini travelling to Benin
Benin admits citizens of Eswatini without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Eswatini?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Eswatini, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Eswatini in Benin?
No. Eswatini has no embassy in Benin. The nearest embassy of Eswatini is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 3,995 km from Porto-Novo.
Do citizens of Eswatini need a visa for Benin?
Benin admits citizens of Eswatini without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Beninese citizens enter Eswatini visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Eswatini obtained in advance.
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.