Somalia to Benin: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇸🇴 Somalia → 🇧🇯 Benin
Visa Free

Up to 90 days without a visa.

Somalia 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).

Somalia Passport Strength

11 Visa-free
20 Visa on arrival
53 e-Visa
112 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 — Somalia Passport

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

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Somalia citizens need a visa to visit Benin?+

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

How long can Somalia passport holders stay in Benin?+

The authorised stay for Somalia 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 Somalia citizens to enter Benin?+

A valid Somalia 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.