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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Benin citizens need a visa for Kenya?

e-Visa / ETA

Benin citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Kenya — applied for online before departure.

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Benin vs Kenya: passport comparison

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82

Kenya

40

visa-free countries

Global rank: #133 · mobility 87.4
18

countries both Benin and Kenya can enter visa-free together

Benin + Kenya: passport compatibility

77%

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

Where Benin and Kenya travel together — by entry type:

18 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
29 both e-visa / eTA
87 both need a visa
45 access differs

Where Benin and Kenya 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.

How the entry rule changed: Benin → Kenya

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Benin → Kenya rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Benin passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Kenya: good to know

Nairobi

Capital

Kenyan Shilling (KES)

Currency

East Africa Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+254

Calling code

G

Power plug

240V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Benin goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Kenya

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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Benin citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Benin citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Kenya — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Benin or Kenya?
The Kenya passport is stronger: 40 visa-free countries versus 32. Global rank: Benin #146, Kenya #133.
Where can Benin and Kenya citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 18 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Kenya?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Benin and Kenya?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Benin passport ranking

Where else the Benin passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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