Embassy
Embassy of Benin, Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Skelvej 2, 2900 Hellerup
Denmark visa requirements for Beninese citizens
Beninese citizens need a visa for Denmark, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
BEN
Benin
Going to
DNK
Denmark
Visa needed
A visa for short holidays when your passport requires one.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- €90
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find Denmark's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Denmark
Check your passport before applying for a tourist visa.
Visa required For your passportTourist visaA visa for short holidays when your passport requires one.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €90
- Processing
- 15–45 days
How to apply
- Check your passport rules and your visa office's checklist.
- Complete ApplyVisa and pay.
- Print and sign the cover letter.
- Attend your appointment with your passport and documents.
- Give fingerprints if required and wait for the decision.
Documents required
- Passport issued within 10 years
- Signed ApplyVisa cover letter
- Fee receipt
- Recent passport photo
- Travel plans and accommodation proof
- Bank statements and income proof
- Travel medical insurance
- Return or onward ticket
- 2 blank pages
- Hotel booking
- Fingerprints
- The 90-day limit covers all Schengen countries within 180 days; your visa may allow fewer.
- Insurance must cover all Schengen countries and at least 30,000 EUR.
Visa not requiredSchengen document visitsSome residence permits or long-stay visas from other Schengen countries allow short visits.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your residence permit or long-stay visa qualifies.
- Carry your passport and document, both still valid.
Documents required
- Passport
- Qualifying residence permit or long-stay visa
- Stay up to 90 days in any 180 days.
- This allows short visits, not work or a move to Denmark.
Sources (35)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Danish Immigration Service: visa-required and visa-free countries
- Danish Immigration Service: tourist and private visits
- Danish Immigration Service: visa-free travel and bilateral agreements
- Danish Immigration Service: permitted stay and counting days
- Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: how to apply for a visa
- Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: where to apply
- ApplyVisa: official application system and fees
- Danish mission in the US: visas
- US mission: tourism checklist, June 2026
- Danish mission in the UK: visa checklists
- UK mission: tourism checklist, July 2026
- UK mission: conference, seminar and short study checklist
- Danish embassy in India: visa appointments and ApplyVisa
- Danish embassy in India: business checklist
- Danish embassy in Rome: visa procedure
- Danish embassy: airport transit checklist
- Official overview of travel documents, visa exemptions and airport transit requirements
- Visa Code Handbook: transit, medical treatment and exceptional border applications
- European Commission: applying for a Schengen visa
- Danish Immigration Service: ETIAS status
- Official European travel authorisation portal; JavaScript required
- Danish Immigration Service: business visits
- Higher-education residence permits
- Work-permit schemes
- Pay Limit Scheme
- Fast-Track Scheme
- Positive List for People with a Higher Education
- Positive List for Skilled Work
- Entry visas under European family rules
- Family reunification as a spouse
- European, Swiss and Nordic residence
- Nordic citizens
- Working Holiday: Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Korea
- Recruitment and integration agency: case processing times
- Visa exemption for Turkish service providers
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Benin
- Plugs C E F KNo adapter
- MoneyDKK kr
- Time−5h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageDanish
- Emergency112 police
Planning your Denmark trip
Best time to go: Summer offers mild temperatures and long days, with up to 18 hours of daylight in late June. September and October can also have bright days, but bring warm clothes and rainwear.
- Copenhagen Botanical GardenVisit botanical gardens in the capital.
- RundetårnSee a historic landmark tower in Copenhagen.
- LouisianaExplore a museum of modern art.
- Copenhagen ZooVisit one of the country's major paid attractions.
Scams to watch for in Denmark
- Pickpocketing and petty theftSomeone steals your wallet, phone or other belongings. Theft against visitors is usually non-violent. Pickpocketing is the main crime risk highlighted for travellers.
- Taxi driver asks you to withdraw cashYou try to pay by card, but the driver asks you to withdraw money from an ATM instead. This is described as mostly a scam to run the trip outside the licensed taxi system. Copenhagen taxis accept major international credit cards.
- Poor exchange rates and high commission on StrøgetSome exchange offices offer a low exchange rate and charge a very high commission. You receive fewer Danish kroner than you expected. This is a poor-value exchange deal rather than necessarily fraud.
About Denmark
Denmark is a Nordic constitutional monarchy on the Jutland peninsula and many nearby islands.
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Money
- Danish krone (kr)
- Languages
- Danish
- Time zone
- 5 time zones
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +45
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Going to Denmark
Easier trips nearby
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Questions
Do beninese citizens need a visa for Denmark?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Denmark, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Denmark visa?
At Denmark's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help beninese citizens enter Denmark?
We have no record of Denmark relaxing its rules for beninese citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do danish citizens need a visa for Benin?
Danish citizens need an eVisa for Benin. Apply on the official website.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Denmark?
Mauritius and Seychelles can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Denmark are easier for beninese citizens?
Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Burkina Faso Cape Verde, and 3 more let beninese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Denmark?
Find Denmark's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Denmark?
Danish krone (kr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Denmark?
Danish.
How strong is the Benin passport?
It ranks #72 and reaches 60 destinations without applying ahead.
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