Central African RepublicBenin
Central African passport · policy checked 5 Jul 2026
Visa-free
Nothing to arrange. All passport types.
90
days
max stay per entry
0
visa fee
free entry
1
document
your valid passport
0
forms
no application, no appointment
Policy note
Agreement of 2 August 2013.
Entering Benin on a Central African passport
- Travel with your valid Central African passport - no visa, no application.
Benin visa types
Visa d'Étude (Student/Study Visa)Student
365 daysmultiple entry3-7d processingvalid 365d
Visa for foreigners intending to pursue studies or training programs in Benin.
For study or training; stay up to 12 months, renewable for the same duration. Fees in EUR: 1 month (€70 / 45,916 FCFA), 3 months (€90 / 59,036 FCFA), 6 months (€120 / 78,715 FCFA), 1 year (€180 / 118,072 FCFA); bi-national rates 3 months €20, 6 months €45, 1 year €75. DEI-issued long-stay visa (service PS00407 'Visa résident long séjour'); a written request to the DEI director is required first, then apply and pay online at service-public.bj and complete enrolment in person at DEI Cotonou. Estimated processing 3-7 days. Legal basis: Loi N° 2025-15 of 2 July 2025 and Décret N° 2026-049 of 4 March 2026.
Official page ↗Visa Professionnel (Professional/Work Visa)Work
365 daysmultiple entry3-7d processingvalid 365d
Visa for foreigners seeking to engage in professional or employment activities in Benin.
For professional activity; stay up to 12 months, renewable for the same duration. Fees in EUR: 1 month (€70 / 45,916 FCFA), 3 months (€90 / 59,036 FCFA), 6 months (€120 / 78,715 FCFA), 1 year (€180 / 118,072 FCFA); bi-national rates 3 months €20, 6 months €45, 1 year €75. DEI-issued long-stay visa (service PS00407 'Visa résident long séjour'); a written request to the DEI director is required first, then apply and pay online at service-public.bj and complete enrolment in person at DEI Cotonou. Estimated processing 3-7 days. Legal basis: Loi N° 2025-15 of 2 July 2025 and Décret N° 2026-049 of 4 March 2026.
Official page ↗Sauf-Conduit (Safe Conduct Pass)Other
single entry
Emergency travel document issued to foreigners in Benin who lack diplomatic representation or have lost their passport, allowing return to their country of origin.
Issued by DEI to foreigners without representation or who have lost travel documents. Valid only for travel to the holder's country of origin. This is an emergency document, not a standard immigration visa.
Official page ↗Titre de Voyage pour Réfugiés (Travel Document for Refugees)Other
Travel document issued to persons holding refugee status in Benin, allowing international travel except to the country of origin.
Issued by DEI to recognized refugees. Valid for travel to all countries except country of origin. This is a travel document, not a standard visa type, but listed as a formal DEI service for foreign nationals.
Official page ↗Benin visa for Central African citizens - FAQ
Do Central African citizens need a visa for Benin?
No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Central African citizens stay in Benin?
Central African passport holders can stay in Benin for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do Central African citizens need for Benin?
A valid passport is all Central African citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days).
Check entry with visas you already hold →What “visa-free” means →