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🟢 Benin e-visa portal is online and accepting applications
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Available Visas
Benin eVisa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Benin eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Benin. To enter Benin you need: a valid passport, eVisa required.
Benin eVisa Fees & Cost
Benin visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Benin and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
Benin eVisa (30 Days, Multiple Entry)
$75.00
30 days
$79.00
90 Day Tourist eVisa
$100.00
30 days
$59.00
Benin eVisa Processing Time
Benin asks travellers to apply at least 24 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 4–24 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Benin government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Benin eVisa — Step by Step
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Apply online in 5–10 min
Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation.
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Specialist reviews first
We catch the errors that cause most rejections — including photo specs, passport validity, and name mismatches.
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We submit and track daily
Submitted to Benin Immigration. Email updates throughout.
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Visa by email
Approved e-visa PDF in your inbox. Print, present, done.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Benin eVisa Requirements
Select a category below. All Benin visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Benin requires 8 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Passport-style photo
Required▼
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Valid US passport (minimum 6 months validity from date of arrival)
Required▼
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Passport photo (white background, 35x45mm)
Required▼
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Completed online application form
Required▼
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Hotel booking or proof of accommodation
Required▼
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Return or onward travel ticket
Required▼
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Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for entry)
Required▼
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Credit/debit card for payment
Required▼
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Benin immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport must be valid 6 months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Benin▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Benin e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Benin's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Benin, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Benin requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Benin eVisa Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Benin eVisa: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Benin's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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30 years in business
Since 1992. 500,000+ customers. 11,700+ reviews on Trustpilot.
Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Benin
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Benin eVisa Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
It depends on your passport. If you hold the passport of an African country, you can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days. Almost everyone else needs a Benin e-Visa, applied for online before the trip. PassportsAndVisas.com can check your passport and get your e-Visa sorted for you.
Can African citizens visit Benin without a visa?
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Yes. Citizens of African countries can enter Benin without a visa and stay for up to 90 days. Just travel with a valid passport.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Benin?
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No. Nigeria is an African country, so Nigerian passport holders can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days. Bring a valid passport.
Do US citizens need a visa for Benin?
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Yes. American travelers need a Benin e-Visa before they arrive. You can choose 30 days single entry, 30 days multiple entry, or 90 days multiple entry. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete the application for you.
Do UK citizens need a visa for Benin?
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Yes. British passport holders need a Benin e-Visa before travel. It's handled fully online, and PassportsAndVisas.com can take care of it for you.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Benin?
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Yes. Canadians need a Benin e-Visa before arriving. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete the application, so all you need to do is answer a few questions.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Benin?
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Yes. Australian passport holders need a Benin e-Visa before their trip. PassportsAndVisas.com can apply on your behalf.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Benin?
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Yes. Indian passport holders need a Benin e-Visa before they travel. You can choose a 30-day or 90-day option, and PassportsAndVisas.com can handle the application for you.
Do EU citizens need a visa for Benin?
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Yes. Travelers with a passport from any European Union country, such as France, Germany, Italy or Spain, need a Benin e-Visa before arriving. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete it for you.
What is the Benin e-Visa?
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The Benin e-Visa is the government's online visa for visitors who aren't visa-exempt. You apply online before travel and don't need to visit an embassy. It is issued for 30 or 90 days. PassportsAndVisas.com can apply for you.
Social Proof
What Travelers Say About Our Benin eVisa Service
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Common themes from Benin visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Benin Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Benin Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
