Benin visa requirements for Eritreans

Travel and visa requirements

Beninese Visa is not required for Eritreans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Benin is part of Africa with the main city at Porto Novo.
  • Benin used to be known as the Slave Coast, i.e., the departure point of captives being moved across the Atlantic.
  • The country's currency is the West African Franc (CFA).
  • Banknotes in Benin come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500 francs while the coins come in denominations of 500, 250, 200, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 francs.
  • One of the languages spoken in Benin is French.
  • Eritrea citizens don't need a visa to travel to Benin as tourists. The maximum duration of stay is 90 days.
  • Benin uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.
  • The required document for entering Benin is the standard travel document like passport / national ID card.
  • Automatic teller machines are rare in Benin. So it is best advised to look for them in large cities and a chip & PIN card is not required to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
  • One of the road rules in Benin is that cars and motorcycles are expected to be on the speed limits of 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas, 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways, 90 km/h (55 mph) on motorways and 90 km/h (55 mph) on expressways respectively.
  • The internet speed in Benin is on an average of 1.1 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Benin is very low, which makes it a bit hard to find one.
  • The climate in Benin is tropical with a dry season in winter and a rainy season due to the African monsoon, which runs from May to September in the extreme north and from mid-March to October in the south.
  • The recommended vaccines required before entering Benin include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, measles, influenza and polio, pneumonia, etc..
  • The best time to travel to Benin is between November to February, in order to attend the annual Vodoun Festival in January.
  • The tourist centres to visit in Benin include Paradise Atlantic beaches and the national parks.
  • The traveling distance between Benin and Eritrea is about 7hours 14minutes by air under normal conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the validity of Benin visa?

Benin eVisa is either a single or multiple entry visa which is valid for 30 or 90 days, depending on the visa type. The validity starts counting from the exact day of arrival.

Is it safe to go to Benin?

Benin is a great country to visit. It is actually one of the most stable and safest countries in West Africa.

What is the main religion of Benin?

The people of Benin practice various religions including Islam, Roman Catholic, Protestant, Methodist, and Vodun. Some practice no religion at all.

Does Benin have a seaport?

Yes, Benin does have a seaport. The only major port in Benin acts as a gateway for international shipping services.