Do I need a visa to visit Benin?
Africans can visit visa-free for 90 days; most other travelers need a Benin e-Visa before they fly.
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?
Yes, African passport holders can visit Benin visa-free for up to 90 days.
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?
No, Nigerians can visit Benin visa-free for up to 90 days.
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?
Yes, Americans need a Benin e-Visa, and we can apply for you.
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?
Yes, British travelers need a Benin e-Visa before they go.
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?
Yes, Canadians need a Benin e-Visa before travel.
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?
Yes, Australians need a Benin e-Visa.
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?
Yes, Indian travelers need a Benin e-Visa.
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?
Yes, EU passport holders need a Benin e-Visa.
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?
It's Benin's online visa, issued for 30 or 90 days with no embassy visit.
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.
What types of Benin e-Visa are there?
There are three: 30-day single entry, 30-day multiple entry and 90-day multiple entry.
There are three options: 30 days with a single entry, 30 days with multiple entries, and 90 days with multiple entries. Pick the one that matches how long you'll stay and whether you'll leave and come back during the trip.
How do I choose between the 30-day and 90-day Benin e-Visa?
Match the e-Visa to your trip: 30 days or up to 90 days.
Choose based on how long you'll be in Benin. For trips up to 30 days, the 30-day e-Visa is enough. For longer stays, up to 90 days, choose the 90-day e-Visa.
Which Benin e-Visa do I need if I'll leave and re-enter Benin?
Get a multiple-entry e-Visa (30 or 90 days) if you'll leave and come back.
If you plan to leave Benin and come back during your trip, for example to visit a neighbouring country, choose a multiple-entry e-Visa: 30 days for €75 or 90 days for €100. The single-entry e-Visa covers one entry only.
When does my Benin e-Visa start being valid?
It starts on the entry date you put in your application.
Your e-Visa starts on the entry date you give in your application, not on the day it's issued. Make sure that date matches your arrival.
When should I apply for my Benin e-Visa?
Apply between 90 days and 7 days before you arrive.
Apply at least 7 days before you enter Benin. You can't apply more than 90 days before your entry date, so the window opens 90 days out.
How long does the Benin e-Visa take to process?
Between one hour and 96 hours, so apply at least a week ahead.
Processing takes anywhere from about one hour to 96 hours (4 days). To be safe, apply at least a week before you travel.
Can I change my Benin e-Visa after it's issued?
No, an issued e-Visa can't be changed, so details must be right first time.
No. The e-Visa is issued automatically and can't be changed afterwards, so every detail must be right before you submit. When PassportsAndVisas.com applies for you, we check your details before submitting.
What happens if my travel dates change after my Benin e-Visa is issued?
Issued e-Visas can't be changed; if your new dates don't fit, you need a new one.
Your e-Visa runs from the entry date in your application, and it can't be changed once issued. If your new dates fall outside that period, you'll need a new e-Visa, so choose your entry date carefully.
How do I check the status of my Benin e-Visa application?
Check with your request number, or we track it for you if we applied.
Use the request number from your application to check its status on the government e-Visa platform. If PassportsAndVisas.com applied for you, we track it and email you the moment it's ready.
What do I need to start a Benin e-Visa application?
An email address, your passport details and your trip dates.
You'll need a valid email address, your passport number and your passport expiry date, plus your planned entry date and how long you'll stay. PassportsAndVisas.com guides you through every question.
Is evisa.bj the official Benin e-Visa website?
Yes, evisa.bj is the government site; we can apply there for you.
Yes. evisa.bj is run by the Government of the Republic of Benin. PassportsAndVisas.com is an independent service that can complete and submit your application there, check your details and support you along the way.
Can PassportsAndVisas.com apply for my Benin e-Visa for me?
Yes, we complete, check and submit your Benin e-Visa for you.
Yes. Choose your e-Visa option and answer a few simple questions, and we'll check everything and submit it to the Benin government for you. Because an issued e-Visa can't be changed and the fee isn't refundable, getting the details right first time really matters.
