Nigeria visa-free entry for citizens of Benin: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of Benin do not need a visa for a short stay in Nigeria (up to 90 days).
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Mandatory arrival form: Nigeria e-Landing / Exit Card. Before boarding. Also required before leaving the country. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (lecard.immigration.gov.ng)
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Travellers from Benin do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in Nigeria, but border control still asks for a file.
Our guide to the Nigeria visa from Benin
Citizens of Benin can enter Nigeria without a visa for a short tourist stay: entry is on presentation of a valid passport, for a stay of up to 90 days. Immigration control may nevertheless ask for supporting documents.
Between Benin and Nigeria, Beninese travellers can therefore cross the border without any prior consular step, whether they arrive by air or at a land border post. It is still best to prepare your documents, know the 90-day limit and ignore offers of a paid “visa” circulating online.
Do you need a visa?
No. A passport from Benin allows entry into Nigeria without a visa for a short tourist stay. The authorised stay is 90 days. This exemption does not necessarily cover other purposes, such as work or study: in that case, consult the competent embassy of Nigeria or an official Nigerian source.
How long can citizens of Benin stay in Nigeria?
90 days
Visa-free entry allows a stay of 90 days. To stay longer, study or work, a visa is generally required.
Timing and tips
As no application is needed, there is no waiting time before the trip. Count your days in the country to stay within the authorised 90 days, and keep a record of your date of entry. As entry rules can change, consult an official source or the embassy of Nigeria competent for Benin shortly before departure.
What to show at the border of Nigeria
Documents required for a visa for Nigeria:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- One passport-size photo
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Visa fee payment
Entry requirements
Whether you arrive by road or by air, go to the immigration post with your valid passport. Officers may ask about the purpose of your trip, where you are staying and when you will return, and ask to see a ticket or means of support. Make sure your entry is properly recorded, especially at land border posts.
Documents and fees
No visa fee is due for this stay, since no visa is required. Bring your passport, proof of accommodation or your hosts’ address, a return ticket if you have one and, if requested, health certificates: check these requirements on an official source before departure. Refuse to pay for a “visa” offered by a website or intermediary.
Common mistakes
Paying an intermediary for an unnecessary “visa” or “authorisation” is a frequent mistake on this route. Other pitfalls: crossing without having your passport stamped, exceeding the authorised 90 days or travelling with a damaged passport. Finally, visa exemption does not remove checks: officers can refuse entry if the conditions are not met.
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