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Benin visa for Guinean citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Guinean citizens 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

All visa types for Benin

Beninese citizens travelling to Guinea

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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.

Guinean citizens 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 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 Guinean citizens can stay in Benin

Guinean citizens may stay in Benin for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Benin.

Benin’s neighbours for Guinean citizens

Niger, Togo, Burkina Faso and Nigeria admit Guinean citizens visa-free.

Beninese citizens travelling to Guinea

Beninese citizens can enter Guinea without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Guinea and Benin.

Frequently asked questions

Do Guinean citizens need a visa for Benin?

Guinean citizens can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Guinean citizens stay in Benin?

Guinean citizens can stay in Benin for up to 90 days.

Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Guinea?

Beninese citizens can enter Guinea without a visa.

Can Guinean citizens enter Benin visa-free?

Yes, Guinean 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.