Eritrea
Benin
Benin visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Eritrean citizens for Benin, for stays of 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 Eritrea
BeninEritrea Visa required Eritrea 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.
For a trip from Eritrea to Benin, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Benin
Eritrean citizens may stay in Benin for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Benin.
Benin’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Niger requires Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to Eritrea
Beninese citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Benin?
No visa is needed by Eritrean citizens for Benin, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Eritrean citizens stay in Benin?
Eritrean citizens can stay in Benin for up to 90 days.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Benin visa-free?
Yes, Eritrean 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.