Benin passport → Seychelles
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?
Beninese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Seychelles for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa-free (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Seychelles at a glance
- Capital
- Victoria
- Currency
- Seychellois rupee (SCR)
- Languages
- Seychellois Creole, English, French
- Calling code
- +248
- Region
- Eastern Africa
SC4.6°S · 55.7°EPhoto: Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeychelles for other passports
- BeninVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaeTA90 days
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistaneTA90 days
BangladesheTA90 days
Sri LankaeTA90 days
NepaleTA90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseTA90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Beninese passport holders
Common questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?
Beninese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Seychelles for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Beninese citizens stay in the Seychelles?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Beninese citizens visit without a visa?
62 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Benin passport ranks #67 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Beninese citizens (edited 17 May 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of the Seychelles before you travel.