Cape Verde
Benin
Benin visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens do not need a visa for Benin: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- 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
Beninese citizens travelling to Cape Verde
BeninCape Verde Visa-free Cape Verde visa for citizens of Benin
Travel advice for Benin
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Cape Verdean citizens planning a trip to Benin can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Benin at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 6 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Benin (updated 15 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Benin (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Benin
Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Benin for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Benin.
Benin’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Niger, Togo, Burkina Faso and Nigeria admit Cape Verdean citizens visa-free.
Beninese citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Beninese citizens do not need a visa to travel to Cape Verde. The rule is the same in both directions between Cape Verde and Benin.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Benin?
Cape Verdean citizens do not need a visa for Benin: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Cape Verdean citizens stay in Benin?
Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Benin for up to 90 days.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Beninese citizens do not need a visa to travel to Cape Verde.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Benin visa-free?
Yes, Cape Verdean citizens can enter Benin 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.