Guinea-Bissau
Benin
Benin visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Entry requirement
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Beninese citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
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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.
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau planning a trip to Benin can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 4 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Benin (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in Benin
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau may stay in Benin for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Benin.
Benin’s neighbours for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Niger, Togo, Burkina Faso and Nigeria admit citizens of Guinea-Bissau visa-free.
Beninese citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
Beninese citizens do not need a visa to travel to Guinea-Bissau. The rule is the same in both directions between Guinea-Bissau and Benin.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Benin?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau do not need a visa for Benin: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can citizens of Guinea-Bissau stay in Benin?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in Benin for up to 90 days.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Beninese citizens do not need a visa to travel to Guinea-Bissau.
Can citizens of Guinea-Bissau enter Benin visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Guinea-Bissau can enter Benin without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.