🇪🇷 Eritrea passport 🇧🇯 Benin
No visa needed
- Stay up to 90 days
- No visa fee
No — Eritrea passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Benin. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Benin's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Entering Benin
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Eritrea passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About Benin
The spiritual birthplace of Vodun — ancient kingdoms, slave trade history, and Atlantic shores
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (CFA)
- Language
- French
- Time zone
- WAT (UTC+1)
- Best time to visit
- November – February
Official sources
Always confirm with Benin's own government before you travel:
- Benin official visa information ↗ evisa.gouv.bj
- Benin embassies & consulates ↗ mae.bj
Common questions
Do Eritrea citizens need a visa to visit Benin?
No — Eritrea passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Benin. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Eritrea passport holders stay in Benin?
Up to 90 days.
How much does a Benin visa cost for Eritrea citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Benin?
We don't hold Benin's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Benin give visas to Eritrea citizens?
Benin does not require a visa from Eritrea citizens for short stays (up to 90 days).
Where can Eritrea citizens find official Benin visa information?
On Benin's official site: https://evisa.gouv.bj