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Visa requirements · updated Oct 2026

Do Saint Lucia citizens need a visa for Benin?

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

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Saint Lucia vs Benin: passport comparison

Saint Lucia

93

visa-free countries

Global rank: #69 · mobility 143.8

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82
17

countries both Saint Lucia and Benin can enter visa-free together

Saint Lucia + Benin: passport compatibility

48%

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

Where Saint Lucia and Benin travel together — by entry type:

17 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
29 both e-visa / eTA
30 both need a visa
102 access differs

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

1rule changes for the Saint Lucia passport, 0 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 Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia citizens need a visa for Benin?
Saint Lucia citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Benin — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Saint Lucia or Benin?
The Saint Lucia passport is stronger: 93 visa-free countries versus 32. Global rank: Saint Lucia #69, Benin #146.
Where can Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia and Benin?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Oct 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Saint Lucia passport ranking

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

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