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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Benin?

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

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Sri Lanka vs Benin: passport comparison

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82
10

countries both Sri Lanka and Benin can enter visa-free together

Sri Lanka + Benin: passport compatibility

78%

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

Where Sri Lanka and Benin travel together — by entry type:

10 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
91 both need a visa
44 access differs

Where Sri Lanka 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 (10)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados90 days#48 Dominica21 days#70 Gambia90 days#132 Haiti90 days#175 Micronesia30 days#89 Rwanda30 days#143 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12

Only Sri Lanka is visa-free (9)

GrenadaKiribatiLesothoMalawiSaint Kitts and NevisTajikistanThailandVanuatuVenezuela

Only Benin is visa-free (22)

Burkina FasoCape VerdeCentral African RepublicCubaEcuadorGhanaGuineaGuinea-BissauHong KongIvory CoastLiberiaMalaysiaMaliMauritiusNigerNigeriaPhilippinesSenegalSierra LeoneSouth AfricaTogoTunisia

Where else Sri Lanka goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GrenadaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → KiribatiVisa-free · 90 days → → LesothoVisa-free · 90 days → → MalawiVisa-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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Benin?
Sri Lanka citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Benin — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Sri Lanka or Benin?
The Benin passport is stronger: 32 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Sri Lanka #180, Benin #146.
Where can Sri Lanka and Benin citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 10 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 Sri Lanka and Benin?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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