Mauritius to Benin visa requirements
Mauritian citizens can enter Benin visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism.
Last verified: 2026-03-11
At a glance
What Mauritius travellers need to know
If you hold a Mauritius passport and plan to visit Benin for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa-free.
Mauritian citizens can enter Benin visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism.
Typical stay guidance: Visa-free for up to 90 days.
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.
Health note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required.
Confirm with Benin authorities before travel.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritius to Benin.
Entry requirements
- Benin grants visa-free entry to Mauritian passport holders for stays up to 90 days.
- Required: valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages), proof of onward/return travel, sufficient funds, yellow fever certificate.
- Travel insurance (min. US$50,000 coverage) may be required.
Stay
Visa-free for up to 90 days.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required.
Confirm with Benin authorities before travel.
How to prepare (Mauritius → Benin)
- 1
Confirm Benin still lists Mauritius as visa-free for your travel dates.
- 2
Check passport validity, blank pages, and any yellow-fever or health rules.
- 3
Book return/onward travel and accommodation you can show at the border if asked.
- 4
Carry proof of funds for your stay in Benin.
- 5
Keep digital and paper copies of your passport bio page and bookings.
Documents checklist
- Valid Mauritius passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Benin
- Proof of funds: Evidence of sufficient funds required.
- Onward travel: Proof of onward or return travel required.
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritius citizens need a visa for Benin?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-03-11), Mauritius travellers need visa-free for tourism to Benin. Mauritian citizens can enter Benin visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism.
How long can I stay in Benin on a Mauritius passport?
Visa-free for up to 90 days.
What documents should Mauritius travellers carry to Benin?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required.
Where can I verify Benin entry rules officially?
Start with: Benin Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Voyager sans visa; UK Government travel advice — Benin entry requirements. Requirements can change without notice.
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Sources
- Benin Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Voyager sans visa
- UK Government travel advice — Benin entry requirements
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.