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Benin visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia 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 the Gambia
BeninGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia 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 the Gambia 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 citizens of the Gambia can stay in Benin
Citizens of the Gambia may stay in Benin for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Benin.
Benin’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Niger, Togo, Burkina Faso and Nigeria admit citizens of the Gambia visa-free.
Beninese citizens travelling to the Gambia
No visa is needed by Beninese citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Gambia and Benin.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Benin?
Citizens of the Gambia can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of the Gambia stay in Benin?
Citizens of the Gambia can stay in Benin for up to 90 days.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
No visa is needed by Beninese citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Benin visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Gambia 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.