Benin visa requirements for Gaboneses

Travel and visa requirements

Beninese Visa is not required for Gaboneses

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • According to the immigration department of Benin, Gabonese can visit Benin for a period of 90 days without a visa.
  • Visitors travelling to Benin are required to possess a passport valid for a period of 6 months beyond the date of departure. The passport should, however, have two blank pages.
  • There is no restriction on the import and export of the local currency as well as foreign currencies if declared on arrival
  • Travellers from Gabon are to provide evidence of accommodation for their stay in Benin, which can mostly be a hotel reservation or a letter of invitation from a host already living in the country.
  • Citizens of Gabon travelling with pets (cats or dogs) must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate and rabies vaccination certificate, issued in Gabon.
  • Also, tourists from Gabon are to have a return or onward ticket, as well as proof that they have enough funds to spend in the country which could be in the form of their bank statement.
  • Gabonese minors travelling to Benin must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
  • Visitors to Benin must show a certificate of yellow fever vaccination.
  • Intending visitors can get to Porto-Novo, Benin from any international airport in Gabon. There are international airports in Libreville and Port-Gentil.
  • RwandAir, Air Cote D'Ivoire and ASKY are some of the Airlines that fly from Gabon to Benin.
  • The estimated flight duration from Gabon and Tenkodogo to Port-Novo, Benin is 1 hour, 40 minutes.
  • West African CFA Franc is the official currency in Benin. The Euro is the most advised foreign currency to take along because it can be easily exchanged. Tourist can exchange other foreign currencies at banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Various denominations of Christianity, Islam and traditional religion, make up the religious demography of Benin.
  • About 55 languages are spoken in Benin whereby 50 of them are indigenous. Nevertheless, French is the official language of the country.
  • The climate in Benin is hot and humid. There are two rainy and two dry seasons. The best time to visit Benin is from July to August and December to March when the weather is most favourable.
  • The numerous natural and historical beauties found in Benin make it a great place for tourist travel.
  • Transportation in Benin can be made possible with motorbikes, bicycles, moped taxis and buses.
  • Benin uses the West African Standard Time (GMT +1). Both countries are in the same timezone.
  • On average, a tourist spends about 10,000 CFA per day in Benin.
  • Ouidah, Porto Novo, Grand -Popo and Bohicon are great places to visit in Benin.
  • The power and socket plug used in Benin are of Type E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Common staples in Benin include maize, yam and peas. Aloko (fried plantain), fufu (mashed yam formed into a paste) and beye ( a kind of cake made from roasted peanuts) are common dishes in Benin.
  • Benin is a beautiful country with lots of tourist engaging activities, however, tourists are advised to take necessary precautions while in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official language of Benin?

Although a total of 55 languages are spoken in Benin whereby 50 of them are indigenous languages, French, Fon, and Yoruba are the most widely spoken languages in the country.

What is the climate in Benin?

Benin’s climate is hot and humid. The country has two rainy and two dry seasons.  The principal rainy season is from April to late July, with a shorter less intense rainy period from late September to November. The main dry season is from December to April, with a short cooler dry season from late July to early September.

Is Benin safe for a visit?

Benin is one of the safest and most stable places to visit in West Africa, with little or no crime done against tourists. Regardless, tourists are advised to take necessary precautions while in the country.

What cloth should I wear in Benin?

If you wear a T-shirt, you will be wet with your own sweat all day, because of Benin's hot climate. Tourists are advised to wear a loose-woven, button-down shirt with short sleeves. Women ideally will wear skirts that are past their knees and a modest shirt with short sleeves.

What is the best time to visit Benin?

 The best time to visit Benin is in the dry months of December to March, which also coincides with the annual Voodoo festival in January - an unmissable experience.