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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Cape Verde citizens need a visa for Benin?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Cape Verde can visit Benin visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Cape Verde vs Benin: passport comparison

Cape Verde

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #136 · mobility 85.6

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82
29

countries both Cape Verde and Benin can enter visa-free together

Cape Verde + Benin: passport compatibility

91%

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

Where Cape Verde and Benin travel together — by entry type:

29 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
92 both need a visa
17 access differs

Where Cape Verde 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.

Both visa-free (29)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Burkina Faso 90 days #154
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Ghana 90 days #130
Guinea 90 days #156
Guinea-Bissau 90 days #169
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Ivory Coast 90 days #150
Liberia 90 days #177
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mali 90 days #160
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Niger 90 days #158
Nigeria 90 days #181
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Senegal 90 days #141
Seychelles 90 days #58
Sierra Leone 90 days #144
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 30 days #97
Togo 90 days #155
Tunisia 90 days #131

Only Benin is visa-free (2)

Where else Cape Verde 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

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Cape Verde citizens need a visa for Benin?
Citizens of Cape Verde can visit Benin visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Cape Verde citizens stay in Benin without a visa?
Cape Verde passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Cape Verde or Benin?
The Cape Verde passport is stronger: 37 visa-free countries versus 32. Global rank: Cape Verde #136, Benin #146.
Where can Cape Verde and Benin citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 29 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. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Cape Verde and Benin?
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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