Benin
Mexico
Mexico visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Mexico visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Mexico visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry
- Fee
- US$56
- Processing time
- Response within 10 working days
Mexico’s tourist visa costs US$56 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gob.mx. Processing time, as Mexico states it: Response within 10 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry.
Where Beninese citizens apply for a visa for Mexico
Mexico has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Mexico in Accra324 km
Sir Arku Korsah Road 25, Accra
- Embassy of Mexico in Abuja611 km
Usuma Street 39, Abuja
- Embassy of Mexico in Algiers3,365 km
Chemin Al Bakri Abdelkader 25, بن عكنون
The nearest Mexican missions to Porto-Novo are in Accra, Ghana (324 km from Porto-Novo), Abuja, Nigeria (611 km) and Algiers, Algeria (3,365 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Benin is decided by Mexico, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Mexican citizens travelling to Benin
MexicoBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Mexico
Travel advice for Mexico
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the 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.
For a trip from Benin to Mexico, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mexico (updated 19 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Mexico
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Mexico is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
Mexico has no embassy or career consulate in Benin. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of Mexico accredited to Benin from abroad; the official visa portal of Mexico names the right place.
Mexico’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Guatemala, the United States and Belize require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mexican citizens travelling to Benin
Benin requires a visa from Mexican citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico.
Is there an embassy of Mexico in Benin?
No. Mexico has no embassy in Benin. The nearest Mexican embassy is in Accra, Ghana, 324 km from Porto-Novo.
How much does the Mexico tourist visa cost?
Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Response within 10 working days.
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Benin?
Benin requires a visa from Mexican citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Beninese citizens enter Mexico visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Mexico 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.