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Philippines passport to Benin
Philippines passport holders need an eVisa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
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Key facts
- Benin lets 61 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Philippines is not one of them.
- Philippines passports get “eVisa” at 48 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Benin passports get “Visa free” in Philippines.
Nearby passports travelling to Benin
Open to Philippines passports near Benin
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
PhilippinesBenin- Typical duration
- 16 hours
- From
- MNL · CEB · CRK
- To
- COO
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.
Philippines
Country profile
Capital
Manila
Population
114.1 million
Area
300,000 km²
Currency
Philippine peso PHP
Languages
English, Filipino
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
87,212 · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- Tagalog26%
- other local ethnicities18.5%
- Bisaya/Binisaya14.3%
- Ilocano8%
- Cebuano8%
- Illonggo7.9%
- Other17.3%
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+229
Airports
COO
Highlights
- Royal Palaces of Abomey
- Ganvié
- Ouidah Slave Route
Philippines · eVisa
FAQ
Does a Philippines passport need a visa for Benin?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. 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 Benin immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Benin typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Benin mission.
What about a Benin passport entering Philippines?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.