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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Benin citizens need a visa for Sudan?

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Benin citizens need a visa to enter Sudan. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Benin vs Sudan: passport comparison

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82

Sudan

13

visa-free countries

Global rank: #191 · mobility 66.6
11

countries both Benin and Sudan can enter visa-free together

Benin + Sudan: passport compatibility

81%

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

Where Benin and Sudan travel together — by entry type:

11 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
33 both e-visa / eTA
95 both need a visa
38 access differs

Where Benin and Sudan 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
Ghana 90 days #130
Haiti 90 days #175
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Togo 30 days #155

Only Sudan is visa-free (1)

Where else Benin goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Sudan

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

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Benin citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Benin citizens need a visa to enter Sudan. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Benin or Sudan?
The Benin passport is stronger: 32 visa-free countries versus 13. Global rank: Benin #146, Sudan #191.
Where can Benin and Sudan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 11 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Sudan?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Benin and Sudan?
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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