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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Benin citizens need a visa for Palau?

Visa on arrival

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

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Benin vs Palau: passport comparison

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82

Palau

69

visa-free countries

Global rank: #87 · mobility 131.5
12

countries both Benin and Palau can enter visa-free together

Benin + Palau: passport compatibility

53%

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

Where Benin and Palau travel together — by entry type:

12 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
34 both e-visa / eTA
37 both need a visa
92 access differs

Where Benin and Palau 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 (12)

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
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12

Where else Benin goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Palau

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 Palau?
Benin citizens can get a visa on arrival for Palau — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Benin or Palau?
The Palau passport is stronger: 69 visa-free countries versus 32. Global rank: Benin #146, Palau #87.
Where can Benin and Palau citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Palau?
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 Palau?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 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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