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