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Do Turkmenistan citizens need a visa for Benin?

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

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Turkmenistan vs Benin: passport comparison

Turkmenistan

14

visa-free countries

Global rank: #164 · mobility 76.8

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82
10

countries both Turkmenistan and Benin can enter visa-free together

Turkmenistan + Benin: passport compatibility

77%

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

Where Turkmenistan and Benin travel together — by entry type:

10 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
33 both e-visa / eTA
88 both need a visa
45 access differs

Where Turkmenistan 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)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Turkmenistan is visa-free (4)

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

2rule changes for the Turkmenistan passport, 1 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 Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan citizens need a visa for Benin?
Turkmenistan citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Benin — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Turkmenistan or Benin?
The Benin passport is stronger: 32 visa-free countries versus 14. Global rank: Turkmenistan #164, Benin #146.
Where can Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan and Benin?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Turkmenistan passport ranking

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

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