Beninese Visa is not required for Singaporeans
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Singapore citizens with the intention of visiting Benin can apply for e-Visa for a period of 30 days.
- Visitors are required to possess a passport valid for at least six months beyond departure from Benin with at least one blank page for visa stamps.
- Visitors must also have a valid health certificate.
- Visitors under the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- Visitors must hold proof of sufficient funds and onward/return travel tickets.
- There are no restrictions on currencies upon entry to the country.
- Visitors are not to pay any airport tax upon embarkation at the airport.
- Benin has two rainy and two dry seasons. The major rainy season is from April to late July, with a shorter less intense rainy period from late September to November.
- The main dry season is from December to April, with a short cooler dry season from late July to early September.
- French is the official language in Benin. However, indigenous languages such as Fon, Yom and Yoruba are considered national languages.
- West African CFA Franc is Benin’s official currency.
- Benin’s tropical climate leads it to highly depend on agriculture and it is a large exporter of cotton and palm oil.
- The largest religious group in Benin is Roman Catholicism followed closely by Islam, Vodoo and Protestantism.
- Benin is one of the main centres of voodoo practices and that culture remains prevalent.
- Transportation within Benin is made available by road, rail, water and air.
- Turkish Airlines, Air France and Ethiopian Airlines are the airlines that fly from Singapore to Benin.
- The Benin Republic uses the West African Standard time (GMT+1) hence, Singapore is 7 hours ahead of Benin.
- The estimated flight time from Singapore to Benin is 14 hours, 30 minutes.
- Photography near sensitive or government sites, like military installations or the airport, is strictly prohibited.
- Visitors are advised to avoid travelling alone and maintain a high level of vigilance, especially at night and in isolated areas, including beaches.
- Good manners is valued in Benin therefore, it is appropriate to shake the hand of each person present upon entering or leaving a place.
- Offering food and drink to visitors is a key element of hospitality and to refuse is considered rude to the Benin people.
- The power and socket plug used in Benin are of Type E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The basic meal in Benin consists of a staple starch, eaten with a sauce that contains vegetables and meat or fish.
- Although the nation is relatively small and has only a few large cities, it, however, affords travellers the opportunity to explore its museums, wonderful architecture and markets.
- Benin also has a lot of recreational sites.