Burkinese visa for Beninese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Beninese passport holders visiting Burkina Faso for a short-term stay: .
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Beninese citizens to enter Burkina Faso for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | |
| Evisa | Burkina Faso e-visa for Beninese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Burkina Faso visa on arrival for Beninese citizens | Not Available | |
Burkina Faso tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Beninese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Burkina Faso.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Burkina Faso.
If you are looking for Burkina Faso visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Benin, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Burkina Faso nearest your place of residence.
- Niamey: The Consulate General of in Niamey, ~ 467.91 kilometers (290.75 mi) away from Porto Novo, Benin. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 40 minutes).
- Accra: The Embassy of in Accra, ~ 500.67 kilometers (311.10 mi) away from Porto Novo, Benin. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 10 minutes).
Burkina Faso visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Burkina Faso diplomatic mission offices to Benin for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Benin traveling to Burkina Faso from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Benin) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 27 | N/A |
| 2009 | 27 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 27 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 24 | -11.11% |
| 2012 | 24 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 22 | -8.33% |
| 2014 | 19 | -13.64% |
| 2015 | 16 | -15.79% |
| 2016 | 15 | -6.25% |
| 2017 | 14 | -6.67% |
| 2018 | 14 | 0.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Burkina Faso & Benin comparison
Burkina Faso's area is approximately 273,600 km2 (105,637 sq mi), while the area of Benin is approximately 112,760 km2 (43,536 sq mi). This means Benin is 2.43 times smaller than Burkina Faso.
As of April 2024, Burkina Faso's population is ~23.3 million people - 9,847,554 more people than the population of Benin.
We have highlighted Burkina Faso & Benin’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Burkina Faso | Benin | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 23,294,607 | 13,447,053 | 9.8 million more people live in Burkina Faso than Benin |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 58 | Burkina Faso has 0 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Benin. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 30 | 31 | Burkina Faso passport holders visit 1 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 25 | Burkinese hosts 0 fewer foreign missions than Benin. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Benin travel to Burkina Faso in one year?
The number of visitors from Benin visiting Burkina Faso in 2018 was approximately 14.
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Useful Information
- Ouagadougou to Porto Novo: 486.04 km (302.01 mi)
- Travel time: 1 hours 0 minutes
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