Guinea-Bissau to Benin: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau → 🇧🇯 Benin
Visa Free

Up to 90 days without a visa.

Guinea-Bissau citizens can enter Benin without a visa for up to 90 days. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Both countries have a comparable cost of living (index ~40, NYC=100).

Guinea-Bissau Passport Strength

27 Visa-free
21 Visa on arrival
50 e-Visa
101 Visa required

Entry Details — Benin

Entry type
Visa Free
Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
Maximum stay
90 days
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Benin
40.0
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Benin
35%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$1,000/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Africa Destinations — Guinea-Bissau Passport

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

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Benin and Guinea-Bissau have a broadly similar cost of living (index 40 vs 39, NYC=100).
Benin cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Benin — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Guinea-Bissau citizens need a visa to visit Benin?+

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

How long can Guinea-Bissau passport holders stay in Benin?+

The authorised stay for Guinea-Bissau citizens in Benin is 90 days per entry under current rules. Extensions may be available — check with local immigration authorities on arrival.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Benin?+

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 Benin?+

The cost of living index for Benin is 40.0 (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 Benin.

What documents are required for Guinea-Bissau citizens to enter Benin?+

A valid Guinea-Bissau 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.