São Tomé and Príncipe
Benin
Benin visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe for Benin, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Beninese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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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.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 4 November 2026) 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Benin
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Benin for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Benin.
Benin’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Niger requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Benin?
No visa is needed by citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe for Benin, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Benin?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Benin for up to 90 days.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Benin visa-free?
Yes, citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can enter Benin without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.