Benin visa requirements for Ghanaians
Travel and visa requirements
Beninese Visa is not required for Ghanaians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Ghanaians do not require a visa to visit Benin.
- Standard travel documents such as passport / national identity card would be sufficient.
- Ghanaians are granted travel stay for up to 90 days.
- Ghanaians visiting Benin with pets must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate and rabies vaccination certificate, issued at point of origin.
- Direct flights are available from Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Benin, Benin and may last for up to 0.44 hour long.
- Muslims are predominantly found in Benin, however, Roman Catholics are found also.
- In Benin the power plugs and sockets are of type E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Benin climate is hot and humid with two rainy and dry seasons.
- The main dry season starts from December to April and a shorter dry season from July to mid-September.
- Because the time zone currently used in Ghana is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), Benin is one hour behind Ghana.
- The majorly spoken language in Benin is French, other languages spoken are Fon and Yoruba (majorly in the south).
- Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Benin, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the ticket from Ghana to Benin?
To travel from Ghana to the Benin republic usually costs 270" Ghc if one decides to travel by bus. The distance between Ghana and Benin is 403 km and the road distance is 342.9 km.
Do Ghanaians require a visa to visit Benin?
Citizens of Ghana who hold the Ghanaian passport are not required to present a visa when traveling to visit The Benin Republic. Ghanaians can stay visa-free in Benin for 90 days.
How much does a visa to Benin cost?
Tourists and visitors intending to travel and visit the Benin republic should have it in mind that it usually costs about 80 euros. Ghanaians visiting Benin can stay visa-free for 90 days.
How long is your visa valid?
Tourists intending to visit The Benin republic should have it in mind that the visa allows them a maximum stay of 90 days or 3 months, although a visa is not required for Ghanaians visiting Benin.
Is English spoken in Benin?
French is the official language spoken in Benin. It is difficult to find areas where English is fluently spoken.