Visa policy & Requirements
Know before you go
If you are a foreign national planning to travel to Benin for tourism, business, or any other purpose, it’s important to be aware of the country’s visa requirements. Benin has specific visa regulations in place for most foreign visitors, with exceptions for citizens of countries that have established visa exemption agreements with Benin. It’s advisable to check the latest visa requirements and procedures with the Beninese Embassy or Consulate in your home country before your trip. This will help ensure a smooth and hassle-free entry into the country.
E-Visa
All people intending to travel to Benin, whether for tourism, business, study, visits, medical treatment, etc. must apply for and obtain one of the following permits or visas:
Single entry Tourist Visa
The single-entry tourist visa for Benin is a convenient and indispensable document for travelers eager to explore the captivating beauty of this West African nation. This visa grants visitors entry into Benin for tourism purposes, offering the opportunity to immerse themselves in the country’s rich culture, historical sites, and natural wonders. With this visa, you can fully appreciate the diverse and enchanting attractions that Benin has to offer.
With this visa, you can:
Stay in Benin for up to 30 days at a time.
Enjoy a holidays, visit your family or friends or cruise, or attend a cultural event.
- Visa allows you to enter Benin one time.
To be eligible for this visa, you must:
Have a valid passport: The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry into Benin.
Multiple entries tourist visa
The multiple entry tourist visa for Benin is a type of visa that allows you to enter Benin multiple times within a specified period of time. The visa is valid for 30 or 90 days.
With this visa you can:
Stay in Benin up to 30/90 days depends on the visa type you choose.
Enter multiple times to Benin.
Enjoy a holidays, visit your family or friends or cruise, or attend a cultural event.
To be elegible for this visa you must:
Passport with at least 6 months validity.
Visa-exempt countries
Citizens of the following countries can stay in Benin without a visa. Rest of the countries can apply for the eVisa online.
Stay without a visa 90 days
All African Union nationals (except SADR)
Haiti
Stay without a visa 14 Days
Hong Kong
Singapore
COVID-19 Requirements
Proof of COVID vaccination or a negative PCR test is no longer required for all travellers to enter Benin.
Our Customer Support
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