Benin Visa for India Citizens 2026 — e-Visa / ETA

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India vs Benin: passport comparison

India

27

visa-free countries

Global rank: #137 · mobility 85

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82

11

countries both India and Benin can enter visa-free together

India + Benin: passport compatibility

70%

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

Where India and Benin travel together — by entry type:

11 both visa-free

17 both visa on arrival

30 both e-visa / eTA

80 both need a visa

59 access differs

Where India 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 (11)

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Country Max stay Passport rank

Barbados90 days#48 Dominica21 days#70 Gambia90 days#132 Haiti90 days#175 Malaysia30 days#41 Mauritius90 days#66 Micronesia30 days#89 Rwanda30 days#143 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Senegal90 days#141 Seychelles90 days#58

Only India is visa-free (16)

Angola Bhutan El Salvador Fiji Grenada Iran Jamaica Kazakhstan Kiribati Macao Nepal Palestine Saint Kitts and Nevis Thailand Trinidad and Tobago Vanuatu

Only Benin is visa-free (21)

Bahamas Burkina Faso Cape Verde Central African Republic Cuba Ecuador Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Hong Kong Ivory Coast Liberia Mali Niger Nigeria Philippines Sierra Leone Singapore South Africa Togo Tunisia

Where else India goes visa-free

→ AngolaVisa-free · 30 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 90 days → → BhutanVisa-free · 14 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → El SalvadorVisa-free · 180 days → → FijiVisa-free · 120 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GrenadaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days →

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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 India citizens need a visa for Benin?

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

Which passport is stronger — India or Benin?

The Benin passport is stronger: 32 visa-free countries versus 27. Global rank: India #137, Benin #146.

Where can India and Benin citizens travel together visa-free?

Both passports get visa-free access to 11 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 India and Benin?

Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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