Somalia 
Benin Somali passport holders can enter Benin visa-free for tourism for stays up to 90 days.
Last verified: 2026-03-11
At a glance
Max stay 90 days
Passport validity Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.
Entry type Visa-free
Onward ticket Proof of onward or return travel required.
Entry requirements
- Benin grants visa-free entry to Somali citizens for stays up to 90 days; Somalia is among the nationalities exempt from a visa for short stays.
- Required at entry: valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages), proof of onward/return travel, sufficient funds, and yellow fever vaccination certificate.
- Travel insurance with minimum coverage (e.g. US$50,000 for medical, repatriation, luggage) may be required.
- For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a visa at the Embassy of Benin.
Stay
Visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism.
Passport
Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required.
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Sources
- Benin Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation — 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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date.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.