Egypt to Benin visa requirements
Egyptian ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for Benin. As citizens of an African Union member state, they can enter visa-free for tourism and short stays of up to 90 days. No e-Visa, no visa on arrival, and no fee are required. Benin grants visa-free entry to all African Union member states (except the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic) for stays of up to 90 days, a policy in force since 30 August 2016 when Benin opened visa-free access to all African nationals. Egypt is an African Union member, so Egyptian ordinary passport holders travel to Benin without any visa for tourism or short visits, with an authorized stay of up to 90 days. Benin's e-Visa system (evisa.bj) and its associated fees of EUR 50-100 apply only to nationalities that DO require a visa (mostly non-African countries that lack a reciprocal exemption); Egyptians are not part of that group and should not pay for an e-Visa. Benin does not offer a visa on arrival at any air, land, or sea entry point for visa-required nationals, but this is irrelevant to Egyptians since they are visa-exempt. Travelers should still carry a passport valid at least six months with a blank page, proof of onward travel, and a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, which is mandatory for entry into Benin. Verdict is visa-free, confirmed against Wikipedia's visa policy pages and the official e-Visa portal evisa.bj.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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