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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Nigeria citizens need a visa for Benin?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Nigeria vs Benin: passport comparison

Nigeria

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #181 · mobility 70.5

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82
19

countries both Nigeria and Benin can enter visa-free together

Nigeria + Benin: passport compatibility

83%

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

Where Nigeria and Benin travel together — by entry type:

19 both visa-free
14 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
95 both need a visa
33 access differs

Where Nigeria 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 (19)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados90 days#48 Burkina Faso90 days#154 Cape Verde90 days#136 Dominica21 days#70 Gambia90 days#132 Ghana90 days#130 Guinea90 days#156 Guinea-Bissau90 days#169 Haiti90 days#175 Ivory Coast90 days#150 Liberia90 days#177 Mali90 days#160 Micronesia30 days#89 Niger90 days#158 Rwanda30 days#143 Senegal90 days#141 Seychelles90 days#58 Sierra Leone90 days#144 Togo90 days#155

Only Nigeria is visa-free (6)

CameroonChadFijiKiribatiSaint Kitts and NevisVanuatu

Only Benin is visa-free (12)

BahamasCentral African RepublicCubaEcuadorHong KongMalaysiaMauritiusPhilippinesSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSingaporeSouth AfricaTunisia

Where else Nigeria goes visa-free

→ BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → Burkina FasoVisa-free · 90 days → → CameroonVisa-free · 90 days → → Cape VerdeVisa-free · 90 days → → ChadVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → FijiVisa-free · 120 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GhanaVisa-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

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Nigeria citizens need a visa for Benin?
Citizens of Nigeria can visit Benin visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Nigeria citizens stay in Benin without a visa?
Nigeria passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Nigeria or Benin?
The Benin passport is stronger: 32 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Nigeria #181, Benin #146.
Where can Nigeria 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 Nigeria and Benin?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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