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Uganda passport to Benin

Yes — Uganda 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 — Uganda is one of them.
  • Uganda passports get “Visa free” at 34 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, Benin passports get “eVisa” in Uganda.

Before you fly

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

Flight corridor

Connection likely

UgandaUgandaBeninBenin
Typical duration
6.9 hours
From
EBB · RUA · ULU
To
COO

Usual hubs

  • BelgiumBelgium · 16.2 hours
  • EthiopiaEthiopia · 9.1 hours
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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.

Uganda

Country profile

Capital

Kampala

Population

45.9 million

Area

236,040 km²

Currency

Ugandan shilling UGX

Languages

English, Swahili

Time zone

UTC+03:00

Foreign-born

2.1 million · 2024

Migrant share

4.1%

Ethnic groups · 2014

  • other32.1%
  • Baganda16.5%
  • Banyankole9.6%
  • Basoga8.8%
  • Bakiga7.1%
  • Iteso7%
  • Other18.9%

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

Uganda · Visa free

FAQ

Does a Uganda 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 Uganda?

The reverse result is “eVisa”.

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