HOW TO GET A BENIN VISA
Complete online application
Prepare your passport and fill out our simple online application form in less than 5 minutes.
Receive your travel visa
You'll get the document in your email in a couple of days. No need to go anywhere!
Start your journey
Get ready to go! Print the document we send you and show it with your passport upon arrival.
REQUIREMENTS FOR BENIN VISA
- Passport
- Email to receive the documents
- Bank card to pay the visa fees
If you are missing any of the documents or details, your Benin visa application will be saved so you can complete it later.
The e-Visa Benin application is completely online so you can apply easily from your home without the need to visit an embassy. Processing the Benin Visa on Visagov is simplified, it's made to minimize the chance of mistake and takes only 5 minutes to complete.
Please, print the approved document and confirmation before your trip.
Do you need more information? See our complete guide: How to get a visa for Benin
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FAQ ABOUT THE BENIN VISA
For how long is the e-Visa for Benin valid before its use?
The Beninese visa is valid for 30 days starting from the entry date to the country. It is only valid within that time frame.
When can I apply for the e-Visa for Benin?
We recommend that you apply for your visa as soon as you know your travel dates. You should apply at least 1 month before the departure date.
Do I have to send my passport to get a visa to Benin? Is it safe to send a passport?
To apply for a tourist visa online, you do not need to send the original passport as we only need the passport number. However, if you want to apply for a different type of visa, we always recommend that you apply in person at the embassy or consult directly the embassy by phone.
What vaccines are required to travel to Benin?
You need to have the yellow fever vaccines with an up-to-date vaccination certificate in order to enter Benin.
How many entries are allowed into Benin with the e-visa?
There are two types of visas, the single-entry visa which allows for one entry during its validity, and the multiple-entry visa which allows as many entries as required within its validity period.
What nationalities require a visa to travel to Benin?
Most nationalities require a visa to enter Benin. To find out if you need a visa with your nationality before entering the country, you can use our eligibility checker.
What are the Benin entry requirements?
All travelers need to follow these entry requirements for Benin: having a passport with 6 months validity from the start of the trip, having an approved Benin visa and having received the vaccine against yellow fever.
CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE BENIN VISA
Use our eligibility checker to find out if you match with the requirements.
We are sorry, you have to apply at the embassy.
Visa for Benin: More information
Most of the countries require foreign travellers to have a valid visa or a travel authorization. This is true also for Benin which requires a Benin eVisa. You can choose 3 types: 90-Day multi-entry visa, 30-Day single, or multi-entry visa. All of them are online visas and allow tourist or business visits only.
Please note that every government reserves the right to deny entry into the country despite having an approved visa. Each traveler will be processed individually upon their arrival by an immigration officer at the airport, port or border. However, most denials are due to the fact the person poses a threat to security or national interests.
