Benin to Nigeria: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇧🇯 Benin → 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Visa Free

Visa-free entry — verify exact stay limits at destination.

Benin citizens can enter Nigeria without a visa. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Cost of living in Nigeria is about 15% lower than in Benin (index 25 vs 40, NYC=100) — making it an attractive destination for longer stays.

Benin Passport Strength

34 Visa-free
24 Visa on arrival
46 e-Visa
95 Visa required

Entry Details — Nigeria

Entry type
Visa Free
Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
Maximum stay
Varies — check destination
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Nigeria
24.6
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Nigeria
24%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$615/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Africa Destinations — Benin Passport

🇩🇿AlgeriaVisa Required 🇦🇴AngolaVisa Required 🇧🇯BeninVisa Required 🇧🇼Botswanae-Visa 🇧🇫Burkina FasoVisa Free 🇧🇮BurundiVisa on Arrival 🇨🇲Cameroone-Visa 🇨🇻Cape VerdeVisa Free

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Nigeria is approximately 15% cheaper than Benin (index 25 vs 40, NYC=100). This makes it attractive for expats and digital nomads seeking value.
Nigeria cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Nigeria — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Benin citizens need a visa to visit Nigeria?+

Benin passport holders currently have Visa Free access to Nigeria. Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.

How long can Benin passport holders stay in Nigeria?+

Benin citizens enjoy visa-free access to Nigeria. The standard permitted stay is 90 days within any 180-day period for Schengen and most bilateral agreements — verify the exact limit with the official immigration authority before travel.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Nigeria?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in Nigeria?+

The cost of living index for Nigeria is 24.6 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Nigeria.

What documents are required for Benin citizens to enter Nigeria?+

A valid Benin passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa free, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.