Visa policy of Benin
Most visitors to Benin must obtain an electronic visa online or a visa from one of the Beninese diplomatic missions prior to their arrival in Benin, unless they are a citizen of one of the [|visa-exempt] countries.
Visa exemption
Citizens of the following countries and territories can visit Benin without a visa for the period listed below:- Cruise ship passengers of any nationality can visit Benin without a visa for up to 72 hours.
- Visa-waiver agreements were signed with Dominica, Sri Lanka and Venezuela, however they have yet to come into force.
- In addition, holders of a passport endorsed for "public affairs" issued by China do not require a visa for up to 30 days.
- In addition to countries whose citizens are already visa-exempt, holders of diplomatic or official / service passports of Angola, Brazil, China, Macau, Cuba, France, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, South Korea, Switzerland & Turkey do not require a visa for up to 90 days.
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