Eritrea passport → Benin
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Benin?
Visa-free entry90 days
Eritrean passport holders can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Benin at a glance
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +229
- Region
- Western Africa
Benin for other passports
- EritreaVisa-free90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free14 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
Nearby in Western Africa for Eritrean passport holders
GambiaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
GhanaVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
LiberiaeVisa
MauritaniaeVisa90 days
Common questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Benin?
Eritrean passport holders can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Eritrean citizens stay in Benin?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Eritrean citizens get a visa on arrival in Benin?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Eritrean citizens visit without a visa?
37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Eritrea passport ranks #87 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Eritrean citizens (edited 6 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.