Benin visa requirements for Zambians

Travel and visa requirements

Beninese Visa is not required for Zambians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • The immigration policy in Benin allows nationals of Zambia to visit without a visa and stay for a duration of 90 days.
    • You must have a passport valid for a period of 6 months beyond the date of departure from Benin. The passport should have two blank pages.
    • Proof of accommodation that spans your stay in Benin must be provided.
    • You should have an onward or return ticket.
    • Proof that you can cater for your entire stay in Benin is necessary. This proof could be in the form of a recent bank statement.
    • Minors are to provide an unabridged copy of their birth certificate and a letter of authorization from their parents.
    • Intending visitors can get to the Benin Republic from any international airport in Zambia. There are flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
    • Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Emirates, Lufthansa, Ethiopian Airlines are some of the Airlines that fly from Zambia to Benin.
    • The estimated flight duration from Lusaka to the Benin Republic is 11 hours 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 easily be exchanged. 
    • Indigenous beliefs make the bulk of the religious demography of Benin amounting to about 50%. Christians and Muslims make up the other 50 %.
    • Even though French is the official language of Benin Republic, there are about 55 other African languages spoken in 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 favorable.
    • The Benin Republic makes it a great tourist location for visit due to its cultural and historical heritage.
    • Transportation in Benin can be made possible with motorbikes, bicycles, boats, moped taxis and buses.
    • Benin uses the West African Standard Time (GMT +1), which put Benin one hour behind Zambia.
    • The power and socket plug used in Benin are Type E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
    • Popular dishes 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are some of the tourist sights I can visit while in Benin?

    Benin is a country with rich historical and cultural values. You can visit the Centre Songhai, Zinzou Foundation Museum, Cathedral de Notre Dame, Foundation Zinsou, and Parc National de la Pendjari, etc.

    What language do they speak in Benin City?
    The official language of Benin is French. There are however over 50 African languages spoken. Fon and Yoruba are spoken in the south, Bariba, and Dendi in the north. English is also on the rise in the country.

    What is the main religion in Benin?

    Vodun (Voodoo) is the official religion of Benin. Along with other indigenous beliefs, it makes up the religion of 50% of the population. Christians make up a good 30% while Muslims 20%. Christians are dominant in the south and Islam in the north.

    What is the currency of Benin?
    The West African CFA Franc is the officially recognized and accepted currency in Benin. You can exchange major currencies while in the country. There are banks in all the major cities, and most of the banks have ATM's.a
    Is Benin a poor country?

    Benin is severely underdeveloped, and corruption is rife. While the country has experienced economic growth over the past few years and is one of Africa's largest cotton producers, it ranks among the world's poorest countries.