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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Benin citizens need a visa for Chad?

Visa on arrival

Benin citizens can get a visa on arrival for Chad — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Benin vs Chad: passport comparison

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82

Chad

23

visa-free countries

Global rank: #170 · mobility 75
19

countries both Benin and Chad can enter visa-free together

Benin + Chad: passport compatibility

89%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Benin and Chad travel together — by entry type:

19 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
99 both need a visa
21 access differs

Where Benin and Chad can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (19)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Central African Republic 90 days #172
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Ivory Coast 90 days #150
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mali 90 days #160
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Niger 90 days #158
Nigeria 90 days #181
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 90 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Togo 30 days #155

Only Chad is visa-free (3)

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Documents you'll usually need for Chad

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Benin citizens need a visa for Chad?
Benin citizens can get a visa on arrival for Chad — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Benin or Chad?
The Benin passport is stronger: 32 visa-free countries versus 23. Global rank: Benin #146, Chad #170.
Where can Benin and Chad citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 19 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Chad?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Benin and Chad?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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