e-Visa Tourist Single Entry 30 Days
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 1-2 days (up to 7 days if additional documents requested)
- Fee
- $60 USD
- Validity
- 30 days
- Entry
- Single entry
E-Visa applications must be submitted between 7-90 days before travel. Processing typically takes 1-2 days but may extend to 7 days if additional documents are requested. Fast-track processing available for additional fees (6-12 hours or 1-6 hours).
Eligibility
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Nationality
Over 140 nationalities eligible for Benin e-Visa
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Purpose of visit
Tourism purposes only
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-sized photograph (35x45mm, white background, taken within last 6 months)
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis); Validity months: 120
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit card, debit card; Amount: $60 USD
How to apply
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Online application
Complete online application at evisa.bj with personal and passport information
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Document gathering
Prepare and upload passport biodata page scan and passport photo
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Fee payment
Pay e-Visa fee online via credit/debit card
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing (typically 1-2 days, up to 7 days if additional documents requested)
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Visa collection
Receive approved e-Visa via email; print and present at port of entry