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Benin visa for Gabonese citizens
Entry requirement
Gabonese 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 Gabon
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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 Gabon 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Gabonese citizens can stay in Benin
Gabonese citizens may stay in Benin for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Benin.
Benin’s neighbours for Gabonese citizens
Niger requires Gabonese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to Gabon
Gabon requires a visa from Beninese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for Benin?
Gabonese citizens do not need a visa for Benin: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Gabonese citizens stay in Benin?
Gabonese citizens can stay in Benin for up to 90 days.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Gabon requires a visa from Beninese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Gabonese citizens enter Benin visa-free?
Yes, Gabonese 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.