Mauritania
Benin
Benin visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Mauritanian 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
Beninese citizens travelling to Mauritania
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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.
Mauritanian 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 Mauritanian citizens can stay in Benin
Mauritanian citizens may stay in Benin for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Benin.
Benin’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Niger and Burkina Faso admit Mauritanian citizens visa-free.
Beninese citizens travelling to Mauritania
Beninese citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Benin?
No visa is needed by Mauritanian citizens for Benin, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Benin?
Mauritanian citizens can stay in Benin for up to 90 days.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Benin visa-free?
Yes, Mauritanian 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.