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Do Maldives citizens need a visa for Benin?

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

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Maldives vs Benin: passport comparison

Maldives

54

visa-free countries

Global rank: #101 · mobility 104.8

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82
17

countries both Maldives and Benin can enter visa-free together

Maldives + Benin: passport compatibility

66%

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

Where Maldives and Benin travel together — by entry type:

17 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
25 both e-visa / eTA
69 both need a visa
67 access differs

Where Maldives 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)

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How the entry rule changed: Maldives → 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 Maldives → Benin rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Maldives 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 Maldives 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 Maldives citizens need a visa for Benin?
Maldives citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Benin — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Maldives or Benin?
The Maldives passport is stronger: 54 visa-free countries versus 32. Global rank: Maldives #101, Benin #146.
Where can Maldives 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. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Maldives and Benin?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Maldives passport ranking

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

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