Beninese visa for Dutch citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Dutch 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 Dutch citizens to enter Benin for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Benin e-visa for Dutch citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Benin visa on arrival for Dutch citizens | Not Available | |
Benin tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Dutch 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 Netherlands, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Benin nearest your place of residence.
- Brussels: The Embassy of in Brussels, ~ 160.89 kilometers (99.97 mi) away from Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 22 minutes).
- Bonn: The Consulate of in Bonn, ~ 195.39 kilometers (121.41 mi) away from Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 22 minutes).
Benin visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Benin diplomatic mission offices to Netherlands for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Netherlands traveling to Benin from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Netherlands) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,106 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,128 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 2,229 | 4.75% |
| 2011 | 2,341 | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 2,464 | 5.25% |
| 2013 | 2,587 | 4.99% |
| 2014 | 2,710 | 4.75% |
| 2015 | 2,856 | 5.39% |
| 2016 | 2,990 | 4.69% |
| 2017 | 3,147 | 5.25% |
| 2018 | 3,304 | 4.99% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Benin & Netherlands comparison
Benin's area is approximately 112,760 km2 (43,536 sq mi), while the area of Netherlands is approximately 33,720 km2 (13,019 sq mi). This means Netherlands is 3.34 times smaller than Benin.
As of October 2025, Benin's population is ~13.8 million people - 3,545,339 fewer people than the population of Netherlands.
We have highlighted Benin & Netherlands’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Benin | Netherlands | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 13,778,016 | 17,323,355 | 3.5 million fewer people live in Benin than Netherlands |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 152 | Benin has 94 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Netherlands. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 31 | 146 | Benin passport holders visit 115 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 173 | Beninese hosts 148 fewer foreign missions than Netherlands. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Netherlands travel to Benin in one year?
The number of visitors from Netherlands visiting Benin in 2018 was approximately 3,304.
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