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Benin passport to Sudan
Benin passport holders need a visa for Sudan, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Sudan lets 7 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, Sudan passports get “Visa free” in Benin.
Nearby passports travelling to Sudan
Open to Benin passports near Sudan
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
BeninSudan- Typical duration
- 6.9 hours
- From
- COO
- To
- KRT · PZU · DOG
Usual hubs
Nigeria · 6.9 hours
Ethiopia · 8.8 hours
Kenya · 9.8 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.
Sudan
Country profile
Capital
Khartoum
Population
51.7 million
Area
1,861,484 km²
Currency
Sudanese pound SDG
Languages
Arabic, English
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
2.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.8%
Ethnic groups
- Sudanese Arab (approximately70%
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
—
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+249
Airports
KRT · PZU · DOG · ELF
Highlights
- Meroë
- Jebel Barkal
- Blue Nile
Benin · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Benin passport need a visa for Sudan?
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 Sudan immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Sudan typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Sudan mission.
What about a Sudan passport entering Benin?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.