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Benin Visa for Algeria Citizens 2026

Visa Free

Algerian citizens can enter Benin visa-free for up to 90 days under Benin's open-border policy for all African passport holders — no visa or e-visa needed, just a valid passport.

Guide last updated September 10, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date
  • No visa or e-visa required — Benin grants visa-free entry to all African passport holders
  • Return or onward ticket may be requested at the airport
  • Proof of accommodation recommended, not always checked
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for all arrivals
  • No biometrics required in advance; fingerprints/photo taken at the port of entry
  • Travel health insurance recommended, not mandatory

Visa types

  • No visa category applies — Algerian nationals qualify for Benin's African-passport visa-free arrangement
  • Long-stay or work purposes still require a residence permit obtained after arrival at Beninese immigration

Entry conditions

  • Algerian passport holders may stay up to 90 days per visit for tourism, business meetings, or family visits
  • No paid work permitted on this entry status
  • Present passport and yellow fever certificate at Cotonou airport immigration
  • Extensions beyond 90 days must be requested at the Directorate of Immigration in Cotonou before the initial period expires

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee — entry is free of charge under the African visa-free policy
  • No processing time since no advance application is filed
  • Only cost is the mandatory yellow fever vaccination if not already held
  • Extension fee at the immigration office is roughly XOF 20,000-30,000 (about USD 35-50)

Tips for Algeria travelers

  • Carry a printed yellow fever certificate; without it entry can be denied
  • Keep a copy of your return/onward flight booking in case an officer requests it
  • This arrangement applies because Benin extends visa-free access to all African Union passport holders, not because of a bilateral deal with Algeria
  • Confirm current rules on evisa.gouv.bj before travel, since requirements for non-African visitors differ
  • For stays beyond 90 days, start the extension process early at the Cotonou immigration office

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.