Beninese visa for St Lucian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for St Lucian 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 St Lucian citizens to enter Benin for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Benin e-visa for St Lucian citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Benin visa on arrival for St Lucian citizens | Not Available | |
Benin tourist visa requirements:
- Holding St Lucian 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 Saint Lucia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Benin nearest your place of residence.
- Fort-de-France: The Consulate General of in Fort-de-France, ~ 81.58 kilometers (50.69 mi) away from Castries, Saint Lucia. (Working hours: Close now).
- Havana: The Embassy of in Havana, ~ 2479.02 kilometers (1540.39 mi) away from Castries, Saint Lucia. (Working hours: Close now).
Benin visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Benin diplomatic mission offices to Saint Lucia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Saint Lucia traveling to Benin from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Saint Lucia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Benin & Saint Lucia comparison
Benin's area is approximately 112,760 km2 (43,536 sq mi), while the area of Saint Lucia is approximately 610 km2 (235 sq mi). This means Saint Lucia is 184.85 times smaller than Benin.
As of October 2025, Benin's population is ~13.8 million people - 13,590,166 more people than the population of Saint Lucia.
We have highlighted Benin & Saint Lucia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Benin | Saint Lucia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 13,778,016 | 187,850 | 13.6 million more people live in Benin than Saint Lucia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 9 | Benin has 49 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Saint Lucia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 31 | 110 | Benin passport holders visit 79 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 14 | Beninese hosts 11 more foreign missions than Saint Lucia. |
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| Humidity | 100% | |
| Wind | 5.65 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 16:58 PM | |
Useful Information
- Porto Novo to Castries: 6346.18 km (3943.33 mi)
- Travel time: 13 hours 13 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025