Singapore passport → Benin
Do Singaporean citizens need a visa for Benin?
Singaporean passport holders can visit Benin without a visa for up to 14 days.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
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
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 Singaporean passport holders
Burkina FasoVisa-free30 days
Cabo VerdeVisa-free90 days
Côte d'IvoireVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free60 days
GuineaVisa-free30 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Singaporean citizens need a visa for Benin?
Singaporean passport holders can visit Benin without a visa for up to 14 days.
How long can Singaporean citizens stay in Benin?
Up to 14 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Singaporean citizens get a visa on arrival in Benin?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Singaporean citizens visit without a visa?
165 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Singapore passport ranks #2 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Singapore citizens (edited 9 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.