United Kingdom passport → Benin
Do British citizens need a visa for Benin?
eVisa (apply online)
British 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
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 British passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GhanaeVisa
Common questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Benin?
British passport holders need an eVisa for Benin. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can British citizens stay in Benin?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can British citizens get a visa on arrival in Benin?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can British citizens visit without a visa?
156 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Kingdom passport ranks #8 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.