MaliBenin

Benin visa for Malian citizens

Visa-free up to 90 days

No visa is needed by Malian citizens for Benin, 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

All visa types for Benin

Beninese citizens travelling to Mali

BeninMali Visa-free Mali 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.

For a trip from Mali to Benin, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Malian citizens can stay in Benin

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

Benin’s neighbours for Malian citizens

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

Beninese citizens travelling to Mali

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Malian citizens need a visa for Benin?

No visa is needed by Malian citizens for Benin, for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Malian citizens stay in Benin?

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

Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Mali?

Beninese citizens can enter Mali without a visa.

Can Malian citizens enter Benin visa-free?

Yes, Malian 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.