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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Benin citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Visa on arrival

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

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Benin vs Ethiopia: passport comparison

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82

Ethiopia

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #182 · mobility 70.2
11

countries both Benin and Ethiopia can enter visa-free together

Benin + Ethiopia: passport compatibility

84%

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

Where Benin and Ethiopia travel together — by entry type:

11 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
37 both e-visa / eTA
97 both need a visa
31 access differs

Where Benin and Ethiopia 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 (11)

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
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Togo 30 days #155

Ethiopia: good to know

Addis Ababa

Capital

Ethiopian Birr (ETB)

Currency

East Africa Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+251

Calling code

Where else Benin goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Ethiopia

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 Ethiopia?
Benin citizens can get a visa on arrival for Ethiopia — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Benin or Ethiopia?
The Benin passport is stronger: 32 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: Benin #146, Ethiopia #182.
Where can Benin and Ethiopia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 11 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Ethiopia?
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 Ethiopia?
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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