Chad
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Benin visa for Chadian citizens
Entry requirement
Chadian citizens can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
- 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 Chad
BeninChad Visa-free, 90 days Chad 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.
Before travelling from Chad to Benin, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Chadian citizens can stay in Benin
Chadian citizens may stay in Benin for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Benin.
Benin’s neighbours for Chadian citizens
Niger and Nigeria admit Chadian citizens visa-free.
Beninese citizens travelling to Chad
No visa is needed by Beninese citizens for Chad, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Chad and Benin.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Chadian citizens can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Chadian citizens stay in Benin?
Chadian citizens can stay in Benin for up to 90 days.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Chad?
No visa is needed by Beninese citizens for Chad, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Chadian citizens enter Benin visa-free?
Yes, Chadian 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.