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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Malawi citizens need a visa for Benin?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Malawi vs Benin: passport comparison

Malawi

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #127 · mobility 89.2

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82
17

countries both Malawi and Benin can enter visa-free together

Malawi + Benin: passport compatibility

79%

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

Where Malawi and Benin travel together — by entry type:

17 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
33 both e-visa / eTA
86 both need a visa
42 access differs

Where Malawi 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 (17)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas 90 days #53
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
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 30 days #97
Togo 30 days #155

Where else Malawi 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 Malawi citizens need a visa for Benin?
Citizens of Malawi can visit Benin visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Malawi citizens stay in Benin without a visa?
Malawi passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Malawi or Benin?
The Malawi passport is stronger: 42 visa-free countries versus 32. Global rank: Malawi #127, Benin #146.
Where can Malawi and Benin citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 17 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 Malawi and Benin?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Malawi passport ranking

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