Jamaica passport → Benin
Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Benin?
eVisa (apply online)
Jamaican 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
- JamaicaeVisa
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 Jamaican passport holders
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free60 days
NigerVisa-free
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Common questions
Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Benin?
Jamaican passport holders need an eVisa for Benin. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Jamaican citizens stay in Benin?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Jamaican citizens get a visa on arrival in Benin?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Jamaican citizens visit without a visa?
84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Jamaica passport ranks #51 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Jamaican citizens (edited 30 Jul 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.