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🇸🇴 Does a Somali need a visa for Benin 🇧🇯?
No. Somali passport holders can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Somali citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Benin or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Benin at a glance
Capital: Porto-Novo · Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF, Fr) · Official languages: French · Calling code: +229
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Benin: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 7 January 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Somalia (C) works with sockets in Benin.
The other way round
🇧🇯 Beninese passport holders visiting Somalia: Beninese passport holders need a visa for Somalia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Somali passport at a glance
All destinations for Somalia passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Benin →
Questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Benin?
Somali passport holders can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can a Somali stay in Benin without a visa?
Up to 90 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does a Beninese need a visa for Somalia?
Beninese passport holders need a visa for Somalia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.