Beninese visa for Central African citizens
A visa is NOT required for Central African passport holders visiting Benin for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Central African citizens to enter Benin for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Benin e-visa for Central African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Benin visa on arrival for Central African citizens | Not Available | |
Benin tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Central African passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Benin.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Benin.
If you are looking for Benin visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Central African Republic, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Benin nearest your place of residence.
- Kinshasa: The Embassy of in Kinshasa, ~ 1035.07 kilometers (643.16 mi) away from Bangui, Central African Republic. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 26 minutes).
- Malabo: The Embassy of in Malabo, ~ 1087.13 kilometers (675.51 mi) away from Bangui, Central African Republic. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 56 minutes).
Benin visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Benin diplomatic mission offices to Central African Republic for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Central African Republic traveling to Benin from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Central African Republic) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19 | N/A |
| 2009 | 19 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 20 | 5.26% |
| 2011 | 21 | 5.00% |
| 2012 | 22 | 4.76% |
| 2013 | 23 | 4.55% |
| 2014 | 24 | 4.35% |
| 2015 | 26 | 8.33% |
| 2016 | 27 | 3.85% |
| 2017 | 28 | 3.70% |
| 2018 | 30 | 7.14% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Benin & Central African Republic comparison
Benin's area is approximately 112,760 km2 (43,536 sq mi), while the area of Central African Republic is approximately 622,980 km2 (240,533 sq mi). This means Central African Republic is 5.52 times bigger than Benin.
As of October 2025, Benin's population is ~13.8 million people - 8,518,400 more people than the population of Central African Republic.
We have highlighted Benin & Central African Republic’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Benin | Central African Republic | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 13,778,016 | 5,259,616 | 8.5 million more people live in Benin than Central African Republic |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 1 | Benin has 57 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Central African Republic. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 31 | 21 | Benin passport holders can visit 10 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 13 | Beninese hosts 12 more foreign missions than Central African Republic. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Central African Republic travel to Benin in one year?
The number of visitors from Central African Republic visiting Benin in 2018 was approximately 30.
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Useful Information
- Porto Novo to Bangui: 1696.91 km (1054.41 mi)
- Travel time: 3 hours 32 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025