Benin
Venezuela
Venezuela visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens need a visa for Venezuela, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Venezuela visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Venezuela visa?
Venezuelan missions in Benin
Venezuela has 1 mission in Benin, with its embassy in Cotonou.
Venezuelan citizens travelling to Benin
VenezuelaBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Venezuela
Travel advice for Venezuela
- 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 Venezuela can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Venezuela at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 26 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Venezuela (updated 14 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Venezuela (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Venezuela
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Venezuela is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
In Benin, applications go to the Venezuelan embassy in Cotonou, or to a visa centre acting for Venezuela; fees, documents and processing times are published by Venezuela.
Venezuela’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Brazil requires Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Venezuelan citizens travelling to Benin
Benin requires a visa from Venezuelan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Venezuela, obtained before travel.
Where is the Venezuelan embassy in Benin?
The Venezuelan embassy in Benin is in Cotonou.
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Benin?
Benin requires a visa from Venezuelan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Beninese citizens enter Venezuela visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Venezuela 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.