Visa policy of Benin
Visitors to Benin must obtain a visa from one of the Beninese diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.[1]
Visa policy map
Visa exemption
Citizens of the following 18 countries and territories can visit Benin without a visa for 90 days:
Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports of Algeria, Brazil, Comoros, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Gabon, Haiti, Iran, Israel, Kenya, Libya, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Russia, Sao Tome and Principe, Somalia, South Korea, Sudan, Switzerland and Tunisia do not require a visa.
An agreement between Benin and 
Italy on mutual visa-free visits for holders of diplomatic and service was signed in September 2016 and is yet to be ratified.[20]
Visa is not required for holders of an Authorisation Speciale d'Entree au Benin traveling to join mercy ships
In August 2016 the President of Benin announced a plan to introduce a visa-free entry for nationals of all African states.[21]