Malawi
Benin
Benin visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Benin admits Malawian 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 Malawi
BeninMalawi Visa on arrival Malawi 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.
Malawian 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Benin
Malawian citizens may stay in Benin for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Benin.
Benin’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
Niger requires Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to Malawi
Malawi issues Beninese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Benin admits Malawian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in Benin?
Malawian citizens can stay in Benin for up to 90 days.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi issues Beninese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Malawian citizens enter Benin visa-free?
Yes, Malawian 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.