Passport Atlas

Passport Atlas

Eswatini passport to Benin

Yes — Eswatini passport holders can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Benin lets 61 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Eswatini is one of them.
  • Eswatini passports get “Visa free” at 41 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, Benin passports get “Visa required” in Eswatini.

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm

Flight corridor

Connection likely

EswatiniEswatiniBeninBenin
Typical duration
6.3 hours
From
MTS · SHO · JNB
To
COO
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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.

Eswatini

Country profile

Capital

Mbabane

Population

1.2 million

Area

17,363 km²

Currency

Swazi lilangeni SZL

Languages

English, Swazi

Time zone

UTC+02:00

Foreign-born

33,268 · 2024

Migrant share

2.7%

Ethnic groups

<p>predominantly Swazi, smaller populations of other African ethnic groups, including the Zulu, as well as people of European ancestry</p>

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

Eswatini · Visa free

FAQ

Does a Eswatini passport need a visa for Benin?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.

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 Eswatini?

The reverse result is “Visa required”.

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