Mauritania 
Benin Mauritanian citizens enjoy visa-free travel to Benin for up to 90 days under reciprocal visa exemption agreements.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
Max stay 90 days
Passport validity Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Entry type Visa-free
Onward ticket May be required (proof of onward/return travel).
Entry requirements
- African citizens benefit from Benin's visa-free policy allowing stays up to 90 days.
- Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months.
- You may be asked to show proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds.
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required for entry.
Stay
Visa-free stay valid for up to 90 days.
Passport
Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required.
Despite Mauritania not being an ECOWAS member, it benefits from Benin's broader African visa-free policy.
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