Benin passport → Venezuela

Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Venezuela?

Visa required in advance

Beninese passport holders need a visa for Venezuela, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Venezuela at a glance

Capital: Caracas
Currency: Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +58
Region: South America

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Venezuela for other passports

BeninVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa-free90 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in South America for Beninese passport holders

EcuadorVisa-free90 days
BoliviaVisa on arrival90 days
ColombiaeVisa
SurinameeVisa
ArgentinaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
ChileVisa required
GuyanaVisa required

Common questions

Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Venezuela?

Beninese passport holders need a visa for Venezuela, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Beninese citizens stay in Venezuela?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Beninese citizens get a visa on arrival in Venezuela?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Beninese citizens visit without a visa?

62 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Benin passport ranks #67 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.