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Benin passport to Greece
Benin passport holders need a visa for Greece, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Greece lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Benin is not one of them.
- Benin passports get “Visa required” at 94 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Greece passports get “eVisa” in Benin.
Nearby passports travelling to Greece
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec40 × 60 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
BeninGreece- Typical duration
- 7.7 hours
- From
- COO
- To
- ATH · HER · RHO
Usual hubs
France · 11 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Benin
Country profile
Capital
Porto-Novo
Population
13.2 million
Area
112,620 km²
Currency
West African CFA franc XOF
Languages
French
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
418,202 · 2024
Migrant share
2.9%
Ethnic groups · 2013
- Fon and related38.4%
- Adja and related15.1%
- Yoruba and related12%
- Bariba and related9.6%
- Fulani and related8.6%
- Ottamari and related6.1%
- Other10%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Greece
Country profile
Capital
Athens
Population
10.4 million
Area
131,940 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Greek
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
1.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
14.2%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- Greek91.6%
- Albanian4.4%
- other4%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C / Type F
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 100 · Ambulance 166
Dialing code
+30
Airports
ATH · HER · RHO · SKG
Highlights
- Acropolis
- Santorini
- Delphi
- Olympia
- Meteora
Benin · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Benin passport need a visa for Greece?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Greece immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Greece typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 40 × 60 mm. Confirm with a Greece mission.
What about a Greece passport entering Benin?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for Greece as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination.