Beninese visa for DR Congo citizens
A visa is NOT required for DR Congo passport holders visiting Benin for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For DR Congo citizens to enter Benin for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Benin e-visa for DR Congo citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Benin visa on arrival for DR Congo citizens | Not Available | |
Benin tourist visa requirements:
- Holding DR Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Benin nearest your place of residence.
- Kinshasa: The Embassy of Benin in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 52 minutes)
Benin visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Benin diplomatic mission offices to Democratic Republic of the Congo for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Democratic Republic of the Congo traveling to Benin from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Democratic Republic of the Congo) 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 & Democratic Republic of the Congo comparison
Benin's area is approximately 112,760 km2 (43,536 sq mi), while the area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is approximately 2,345,409 km2 (905,567 sq mi). This means Democratic Republic of the Congo is 20.80 times bigger than Benin.
As of October 2025, Benin's population is ~13.8 million people - 101,030,120 fewer people than the population of Democratic Republic of the Congo.
We have highlighted Benin & Democratic Republic of the Congo’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Benin | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 13,778,016 | 114,808,136 | 101.0 million fewer people live in Benin than Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 58 | Benin has 0 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 31 | 17 | Benin passport holders can visit 14 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 44 | Beninese hosts 19 fewer foreign missions than Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Democratic Republic of the Congo travel to Benin in one year?
The number of visitors from Democratic Republic of the Congo visiting Benin in 2018 was approximately 30.
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Useful Information
- Porto Novo to Kinshasa: 1888.83 km (1173.66 mi)
- Travel time: 3 hours 56 minutes
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