Beninese visa for French citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for French passport holders visiting Benin for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Benin for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Benin e-visa for French citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Benin visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Benin tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Benin nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Benin in Paris, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 56 minutes)
- Bordeaux: The Consulate General of Benin in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 56 minutes)
- Lille: The Consulate General of Benin in Lille, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 56 minutes)
- Lyon: The Consulate General of Benin in Lyon, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 56 minutes)
Benin visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Benin diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Benin from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6,768 | N/A |
| 2009 | 6,840 | 1.06% |
| 2010 | 7,164 | 4.74% |
| 2011 | 7,524 | 5.03% |
| 2012 | 7,920 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 8,316 | 5.00% |
| 2014 | 8,712 | 4.76% |
| 2015 | 9,180 | 5.37% |
| 2016 | 9,612 | 4.71% |
| 2017 | 10,116 | 5.24% |
| 2018 | 10,620 | 4.98% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Benin & France comparison
Benin's area is approximately 112,760 km2 (43,536 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 4.86 times bigger than Benin.
As of October 2025, Benin's population is ~13.8 million people - 52,213,503 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Benin & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Benin | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 13,778,016 | 65,991,519 | 52.2 million fewer people live in Benin than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 267 | Benin has 209 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 31 | 143 | Benin passport holders visit 112 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 479 | Beninese hosts 454 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Benin in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Benin in 2018 was approximately 10,620.
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