🇹🇼 Taiwan visa requirements for Beninese citizens
Yes — Beninese citizens need a visa to enter Taiwan, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Benin passport holders
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Taiwan. Applications generally go through a Taiwan embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Taiwan immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Beninese passport ranks #144 worldwide, opening 60 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (32 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Taiwan is not among them — it is one of the 100 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Taiwanese citizens traveling to Benin face a different rule: e-visa.
Across Eastern Asia as a whole, 2 of 8 destinations are open to Beninese travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Taiwan
- Capital
- Taipei
- Region
- Eastern Asia
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar ($)
- Languages
- Chinese
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Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Yes — Beninese citizens need a visa to enter Taiwan, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Taiwan?
The currency in Taiwan is the New Taiwan dollar ($). The capital city is Taipei.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Beninese citizens traveling to Taiwan. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Taiwan embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Asia for Beninese passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.