Tonga passport → Benin
Do Tongan citizens need a visa for Benin?
eVisa (apply online)
Tongan 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
- TongaeVisa
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 Tongan passport holders
GambiaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days
LiberiaeVisa
Common questions
Do Tongan citizens need a visa for Benin?
Tongan passport holders need an eVisa for Benin. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Tongan citizens stay in Benin?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Tongan citizens get a visa on arrival in Benin?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Tongan citizens visit without a visa?
110 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Tonga passport ranks #40 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Tongan citizens (edited 12 Apr 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.