Valid Passport

To obtain a visa for Benin, a passport valid for at least 6 months is required.

e-Visa to Enter Benin

Since April 23, 2018, Benin has decided to streamline visa procedures for tourists and foreign nationals wishing to visit the country. The introduction of the electronic visa places Benin among the world's most welcoming nations.

Visa applicants can obtain their e-visa from anywhere in the world. It applies to non-African nationals for any tourist or business stay not exceeding 90 days. The process is straightforward. Only names, passport numbers, and travel dates are required. Processing time is under forty-eight hours.

The Steps

The procedure unfolds in three major stages: submitting the application, paying the fees (by Visa or Mastercard), and receiving the e-visa by email once your application is approved.

Visa Cost Breakdown

For thirty-day visas with single entry and exit, the fee is €50.

€75 is required for a thirty-day visa with multiple entries. Finally, for a 90-day multiple-entry visa, the fee is €100.