Beninese visa for South African citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter Benin for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 Days |
Evisa | Benin e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Benin visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available |
Benin tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African 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 South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Benin nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of Benin in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
Benin visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Benin diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Benin from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 1,560 | N/A |
2009 | 1,577 | 1.09% |
2010 | 1,652 | 4.76% |
2011 | 1,735 | 5.02% |
2012 | 1,826 | 5.24% |
2013 | 1,917 | 4.98% |
2014 | 2,009 | 4.80% |
2015 | 2,117 | 5.38% |
2016 | 2,216 | 4.68% |
2017 | 2,332 | 5.23% |
2018 | 2,449 | 5.02% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Benin & South Africa comparison
Benin's area is approximately 112,760 km2 (43,536 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 10.76 times bigger than Benin.
As of April 2024, Benin's population is ~13.4 million people - 48,898,241 fewer people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Benin & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Benin | South Africa | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 13,447,053 | 62,345,294 | 48.9 million fewer people live in Benin than South Africa |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 124 | Benin has 66 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 31 | 67 | Benin passport holders visit 36 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 197 | Beninese hosts 172 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Benin in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Benin in 2018 was approximately 2,449.
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