United Arab Emirates passport → Benin

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Benin?

Visa-free entry90 days

Emirati passport holders can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa (30 days).

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.

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Benin at a glance

Capital: Porto-Novo
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages: French
Calling code: +229
Region: Western Africa

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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 Emirati passport holders

Burkina FasoVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
MaliVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival30 days
GhanaVisa on arrival30 days
GuineaVisa on arrival90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days

Common questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Benin?

Emirati passport holders can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Emirati citizens stay in Benin?

Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Emirati citizens get a visa on arrival in Benin?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can Emirati citizens visit without a visa?

172 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Arab Emirates passport ranks #1 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.