Costa Rica passport → Benin
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Benin?
eVisa (apply online)
Costa Rican passport holders need an eVisa for Benin. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) 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.
Get trip-ready for Benin
Benin eSIMData the moment you land. Skip the SIM queue and roaming bills.See data plans →Things to do in BeninTours, attraction passes and airport transfers, often cheaper booked ahead.Browse experiences →Flights to BeninCompare hundreds of airlines and agencies in one search.Find cheap flights →Flight delayed or cancelled?You could be owed up to €600. Check your flight in two minutes.Check compensation →
Partner links: we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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
- Costa RicaeVisa
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 Costa Rican passport holders
GambiaVisa-free
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days
LiberiaeVisa
Common questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Benin?
Costa Rican passport holders need an eVisa for Benin. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Benin?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Costa Rican citizens get a visa on arrival in Benin?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Costa Rican citizens visit without a visa?
131 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Costa Rica passport ranks #25 of 93 (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.