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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Mauritius citizens need a visa for Benin?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa-free
Mauritius → Benin
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Mauritius vs Benin: passport comparison

Mauritius

96

visa-free countries

Global rank: #66 · mobility 144.2

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82
19

countries both Mauritius and Benin can enter visa-free together

Mauritius + Benin: passport compatibility

48%

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

Where Mauritius and Benin travel together — by entry type:

19 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
26 both e-visa / eTA
32 both need a visa
103 access differs

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

2rule changes for the Mauritius 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 Mauritius 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 Mauritius citizens need a visa for Benin?
Citizens of Mauritius can visit Benin visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Mauritius citizens stay in Benin without a visa?
Mauritius passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Mauritius or Benin?
The Mauritius passport is stronger: 96 visa-free countries versus 32. Global rank: Mauritius #66, Benin #146.
Where can Mauritius and Benin citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 19 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 Mauritius and Benin?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Mauritius passport ranking

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

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