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Turkmenistan passport to Benin
Turkmenistan passport holders need an eVisa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Visa required
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Key facts
- Benin lets 61 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Turkmenistan is not one of them.
- Turkmenistan passports get “eVisa” at 55 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Benin passports get “Visa required” in Turkmenistan.
Nearby passports travelling to Benin
Open to Turkmenistan 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
TurkmenistanBenin- Typical duration
- 8.5 hours
- From
- ASB · TAZ · CRZ
- 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.
Turkmenistan
Country profile
Capital
Ashgabat
Population
7.1 million
Area
488,100 km²
Currency
Turkmenistan manat TMT
Languages
Russian, Turkmen
Time zone
UTC+05:00
Foreign-born
193,763 · 2024
Migrant share
2.6%
Ethnic groups · 2003
- Turkmen85%
- other6%
- Uzbek5%
- Russian4%
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
Turkmenistan · eVisa
FAQ
Does a Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.