Iran passport → Benin
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Benin?
eVisa (apply online)
Iranian passport holders need an eVisa for Benin. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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
- IraneVisa
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 Iranian passport holders
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GhanaeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days
MauritaniaeVisa90 days
Common questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Iranian passport holders need an eVisa for Benin. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Iranian citizens stay in Benin?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Iranian citizens get a visa on arrival in Benin?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Iranian citizens visit without a visa?
36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iran passport ranks #88 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Iranian citizens (edited 7 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Benin before you travel.