Benin Passport Ranking – Visa Free Access to 66 Countries
The Benin passport currently ranks 77th globally in 2025, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 66 destinations worldwide. This West African travel document has shown gradual improvement in mobility over the past two decades, rising from 61st place in 2006 with only 36 visa-free destinations. While the Benin passport provides moderate travel freedom compared to global standards, holders primarily enjoy easier access to African nations and select countries in Asia and South America. The passport's ranking has fluctuated between the high 60s and mid-80s over the years, reflecting evolving diplomatic relations and regional agreements that continue to shape its international mobility advantages.
Quick Statistics for Benin passport
Source: Skyscanner & Official Government Websites.
Top Visa-Free Destinations for Beninese Citizens
Popular destinations where Benin passport holders can travel without a visa:
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Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Benin passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
39 countries
Cote d'Ivoire
Ghana
Burkina Faso
Cape Verde Islands
Central African Republic
Cook Islands
Cuba
Dominica
Ecuador
The Gambia
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Liberia
Malaysia
Mali
Mauritius
Micronesia
Niger
Nigeria
Philippines
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Singapore
South Africa
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Togo
Tunisia
Suriname
Barbados
Bahamas
Libya
Belize
Grenada
Sao Tome and Principe
Seychelles
Kenya
🛬 Visa on Arrival
26 countries
Madagascar
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Chad
Comoro Islands
Congo (Rep.)
Ethiopia
Iran
Laos
Macao (SAR China)
Malawi
Maldives
Mozambique
Namibia
Nepal
Nicaragua
Palau Islands
Samoa
St. Lucia
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Djibouti
Niue
🔐 ETA Required
1 countries
Sri Lanka
💻 E-Visa
36 countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Azerbaijan
Colombia
Gabon
Georgia
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Montserrat
Oman
Pakistan
Qatar
St. Kitts and Nevis
Tajikistan
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Uganda
Albania
Vietnam
India
Kazakhstan
Botswana
Bahrain
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Syria
Morocco
Thailand
Indonesia
Mauritania
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
St. Helena
Somalia
Bhutan
South Sudan
❌ Visa Required
124 countries
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
Chile
China
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
North Macedonia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Myanmar
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
Russian Federation
American Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain
St. Maarten
Sudan
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
British Virgin Islands
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Bermuda
Uzbekistan
Kuwait
Lesotho
Historical Ranking Trend
Benin's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2025
Trend: Declined by 16 positions from 2006 to 2025
Official Benin Passport & Travel Resources
Access official government resources for passport services, travel advisories, and visa information:
Compare Benin Passport with Other Passports
See how Benin's passport compares with other AFRICA in the same ranking tier:
| Country | Rank | Visa-Free Destinations | Mobility Score | Global Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Benin (You are here) | #77 | 66 | 42/100 | 62/100 |
 Namibia | #68 | 77 | 45/100 | 66/100 |
 Lesotho | #69 | 75 | 45/100 | 64/100 |
 eSwatini | #70 | 73 | 42/100 | 65/100 |
 Morocco | #70 | 73 | 42/100 | 65/100 |
 Malawi | #71 | 72 | 28/100 | 64/100 |
*Mobility score calculated based on visa-free access and global travel freedom.
*Global score reflects overall passport strength considering various factors.
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