🇧🇯 Benin visa requirements for Canadian citizens
Canadian citizens need an e-visa for Benin, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Canada passport holders
Before traveling to Benin, Canadian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Benin government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Benin immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Canadian passport ranks #24 worldwide, opening 161 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (117 visa-free, 37 with a visa on arrival and 7 with an eTA). Benin is not among them — it is one of the 19 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Beninese citizens traveling to Canada face a different rule: visa required.
Across Western Africa as a whole, 9 of 16 destinations are open to Canadian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Benin
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Region
- Western Africa
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French
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Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Canadian citizens need an e-visa for Benin, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Canadian citizens apply online for entry to Benin?
Yes. Benin offers an online e-visa for Canada passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Benin?
The currency in Benin is the West African CFA franc (Fr). The capital city is Porto-Novo.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Canadian citizens traveling to Benin. 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 Benin embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.