Beninese visa for Romanian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Romanian 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 Romanian citizens to enter Benin for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Benin e-visa for Romanian citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Benin visa on arrival for Romanian citizens | Not Available | |
Benin tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Romanian 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 Romania, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Benin nearest your place of residence.
- Budapest: The Consulate General of in Budapest, ~ 485.77 kilometers (301.84 mi) away from Bucharest, Romania. (Working hours: Close now).
- Istanbul: The Consulate of in Istanbul, ~ 637.42 kilometers (396.07 mi) away from Bucharest, Romania. (Working hours: Close now).
Benin visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Benin diplomatic mission offices to Romania for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Romania traveling to Benin from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Romania) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,109 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,121 | 1.08% |
| 2010 | 1,174 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 1,233 | 5.03% |
| 2012 | 1,298 | 5.27% |
| 2013 | 1,363 | 5.01% |
| 2014 | 1,428 | 4.77% |
| 2015 | 1,505 | 5.39% |
| 2016 | 1,575 | 4.65% |
| 2017 | 1,658 | 5.27% |
| 2018 | 1,741 | 5.01% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Benin & Romania comparison
Benin's area is approximately 112,760 km2 (43,536 sq mi), while the area of Romania is approximately 230,170 km2 (88,869 sq mi). This means Romania is 2.04 times bigger than Benin.
As of November 2025, Benin's population is ~13.8 million people - 4,824,831 fewer people than the population of Romania.
We have highlighted Benin & Romania’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Benin | Romania | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 13,778,016 | 18,602,847 | 4.8 million fewer people live in Benin than Romania |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 299 | Benin has 241 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Romania. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 31 | 130 | Benin passport holders visit 99 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 113 | Beninese hosts 88 fewer foreign missions than Romania. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Romania travel to Benin in one year?
The number of visitors from Romania visiting Benin in 2018 was approximately 1,741.
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- Travel time: 8 hours 58 minutes
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