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Benin visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
Benin admits Zimbabwean 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 Zimbabwe
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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.
Zimbabwean 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Benin
Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Benin for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Benin.
Benin’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens
Niger requires Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe requires a visa from Beninese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Benin?
Benin admits Zimbabwean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Zimbabwean citizens stay in Benin?
Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Benin for up to 90 days.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe requires a visa from Beninese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Benin visa-free?
Yes, Zimbabwean 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.