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Benin tourist visa

Visitors can enter without a visa if they qualify. Otherwise, they must get an online visa or an embassy or consulate visa before arrival.

Ways to get a Benin tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry for African Union citizens

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all African Union member states can visit without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.

  3. Visa-free entry with a 180-day limit

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Grenada can visit without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days within any 180 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  4. 30-day visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Citizens of China, Malaysia and the Philippines can visit without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.

    Passports that qualify (3)

  5. 14-day visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Travellers from Hong Kong and citizens of Singapore can visit without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 14 days.

    Passports that qualify (2)

  6. Visa-free cruise visit

    No visa needed

    Cruise ship passengers of any nationality can visit without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 72 hours.

  7. 30-day single-entry e-Visa

    eVisa

    Citizens of countries that require a visa can apply.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    Fee
    EUR 50.
    Processing
    Up to 96 hours.
    1. Choose the 30-day single-entry online visa.
    2. Apply online before arrival. Applying at least 7 days before entry is recommended.

  8. 30-day multiple-entry e-Visa

    eVisa

    Citizens of countries that require a visa can apply.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.
    Entries
    Multiple entries.
    Fee
    EUR 75.
    Processing
    Up to 96 hours.
    1. Choose the 30-day multiple-entry online visa.
    2. Apply online before arrival. Applying at least 7 days before entry is recommended.

  9. 90-day multiple-entry e-Visa

    eVisa

    Citizens of countries that require a visa can apply.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Entries
    Multiple entries.
    Fee
    EUR 100.
    Processing
    Up to 96 hours.
    1. Choose the 90-day multiple-entry online visa.
    2. Apply online before arrival. Applying at least 7 days before entry is recommended.

  10. Embassy or consulate visa

    Visa needed

    Visitors who need a visa can obtain one through a Beninese embassy or consulate before arrival.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa before arrival.

Who doesn't

Citizens of African Union member states and several other countries can visit without a visa. Stay limits vary. Cruise ship passengers of any nationality can visit without a visa for up to 72 hours.

How to apply

  1. If you need a visa, choose an online visa or apply through a Beninese embassy or consulate.
  2. For an online visa, choose the stay length and number of entries.
  3. Apply online at least 7 days before your planned entry date, as recommended.

Good to know

  • Keep within the stay limit for your visa or visa exemption.
  • Visa validity periods and application document requirements are not specified.
  • Visa-waiver agreements with Sri Lanka and Venezuela have not yet taken effect.
  • Dominica is listed as visa-exempt, although a separate waiver agreement with Dominica is also listed as not yet in force.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Benin?

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa before arrival. Citizens of African Union member states and several other countries can visit without a visa. Stay limits vary. Cruise ship passengers of any nationality can visit without a visa for up to 72 hours.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Benin?

There are 10 options: Visa-free entry for African Union citizens (no visa at all); 90-day visa-free entry (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a 180-day limit (no visa at all); 30-day visa-free entry (no visa at all); 14-day visa-free entry (no visa at all); Visa-free cruise visit (no visa at all); 30-day single-entry e-Visa (an online visa); 30-day multiple-entry e-Visa (an online visa); 90-day multiple-entry e-Visa (an online visa); Embassy or consulate visa (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Benin without a tourist visa?

Citizens of all African Union member states can visit without a visa. Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Belize, Dominica, Haiti and the United Arab Emirates can visit without a visa. Citizens of Grenada can visit without a visa. Citizens of China, Malaysia and the Philippines can visit without a visa. Travellers from Hong Kong and citizens of Singapore can visit without a visa. Cruise ship passengers of any nationality can visit without a visa.

Can I apply online for Benin?

Yes: 30-day single-entry e-Visa, 30-day multiple-entry e-Visa and 90-day multiple-entry e-Visa. Citizens of countries that require a visa can apply.

How long can I stay on a Benin tourist visa?

Online visas allow stays of up to 30 or 90 days.

How much does a Benin tourist visa cost?

Online visas cost EUR 50, EUR 75 or EUR 100.

How long does a Benin tourist visa take?

Online visa processing can take up to 96 hours.

How do I apply for a Benin tourist visa?

1. 1. If you need a visa, choose an online visa or apply through a Beninese embassy or consulate. 2. 2. For an online visa, choose the stay length and number of entries. 3. 3. Apply online at least 7 days before your planned entry date, as recommended.

What rules do I have to follow on a Benin tourist visa?

Keep within the stay limit for your visa or visa exemption.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Benin?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Benin visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

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