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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Bulgaria citizens need a visa for Benin?

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

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Bulgaria vs Benin: passport comparison

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82
18

countries both Bulgaria and Benin can enter visa-free together

Bulgaria + Benin: passport compatibility

32%

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

Where Bulgaria and Benin travel together — by entry type:

18 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
16 both e-visa / eTA
11 both need a visa
134 access differs

Where Bulgaria and Benin 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: Bulgaria → Benin

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

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

2rule changes for the Bulgaria passport, 2 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 →

Where else Bulgaria goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Benin

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 Bulgaria citizens need a visa for Benin?
Bulgaria citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Benin — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Bulgaria or Benin?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 32. Global rank: Bulgaria #35, Benin #146.
Where can Bulgaria and Benin citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 18 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Benin?
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 Bulgaria and Benin?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Bulgaria passport ranking

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

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