Egypt visa requirements for Benin citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
Entry details
Holders of a Benin passport need a visa obtained in advance when visiting Egypt. The Benin passport currently ranks #144 of 199 worldwide, with 60 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
Egypt is middling in how freely it admits visitors, admitting 123 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #162 with 52 open destinations. As fellow Africa countries, their rules are frequently tied to regional arrangements. Access is actually lopsided the other way — Egypt citizens enter Benin more easily (visa-free).
In the opposite direction, Egypt citizens travelling to Benin face: visa-free for up to 90 days.
How to get the visa
Official Egypt e-Visa portal · fee: $25. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →