Nigeria
Benin
Benin visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Benin admits Nigerian 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 Nigeria
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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.
Before travelling from Nigeria to Benin, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Benin
Nigerian citizens may stay in Benin for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Benin.
Benin’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Niger, Togo and Burkina Faso admit Nigerian citizens visa-free.
Beninese citizens travelling to Nigeria
Beninese citizens do not need a visa to travel to Nigeria. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and Benin.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Benin admits Nigerian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Benin?
Nigerian citizens can stay in Benin for up to 90 days.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Beninese citizens do not need a visa to travel to Nigeria.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Benin visa-free?
Yes, Nigerian 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.