Benin
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Nigeria admits Beninese citizens without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cotonou.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Nigerian citizens travelling to Benin
NigeriaBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Nigeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Nigeria
No maximum stay in Nigeria is given in the data for Beninese citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Chad and Niger admit Beninese citizens visa-free.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Benin
No visa is needed by Nigerian citizens for Benin, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Benin and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria admits Beninese citizens without a visa.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Benin?
No visa is needed by Nigerian citizens for Benin, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Beninese citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
Yes, Beninese citizens can enter Nigeria without a visa.
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.