Visa requirements

Benin

General visa requirements for travelling to Benin. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.

Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.

Tourist visa (Israel Visa-Free Entry)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa free

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
N/A - no application required
Fee
Free
Validity
90 days
Entry
Single entry

Israeli citizens can visit Benin visa-free for up to 90 days

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Israeli nationals

    Eligible countries: Israel

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

  • Vaccination certificate

    Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis); Validity months: 120

Sign in to apply

Tourist visa (e-Visa Tourist Single Entry 30 Days)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

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

  • Nationality

    Over 140 nationalities eligible for Benin e-Visa

  • Purpose of visit

    Tourism purposes only

    Includes
    • Tourism
    • leisure
    • sightseeing

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-sized photograph (35x45mm, white background, taken within last 6 months)

  • Flight reservation

    Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

    Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  • Vaccination certificate

    Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis); Validity months: 120

  • Visa fee payment

    Accepted methods: Credit card, debit card; Amount: $60 USD

How to apply

  1. Online application

    Complete online application at evisa.bj with personal and passport information

  2. Document gathering

    Prepare and upload passport biodata page scan and passport photo

  3. Fee payment

    Pay e-Visa fee online via credit/debit card

  4. Processing wait

    Wait for visa processing (typically 1-2 days, up to 7 days if additional documents requested)

  5. Visa collection

    Receive approved e-Visa via email; print and present at port of entry

Sign in to apply

Tourist visa (Haiti Visa-Free Entry)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa free

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
N/A - no application required
Fee
Free
Validity
90 days
Entry
Single entry

Haiti citizens enjoy visa-free access to Benin for up to 90 days

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Haitian nationals

    Eligible countries: Haiti

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

  • Vaccination certificate

    Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis); Validity months: 120

Sign in to apply

Tourist visa (Indonesia Visa-Free Entry)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa free

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
N/A - no application required
Fee
Free
Validity
90 days
Entry
Single entry

Indonesian citizens can visit Benin visa-free for up to 90 days

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Indonesian nationals

    Eligible countries: Indonesia

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

  • Vaccination certificate

    Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis); Validity months: 120

Sign in to apply

Tourist visa (Singapore Visa-Free Entry)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa free

Maximum stay
14 days
Processing time
N/A - no application required
Fee
Free
Validity
14 days
Entry
Single entry

Singapore citizens can visit Benin visa-free for up to 14 days

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Singaporean passport holders

    Eligible countries: Singapore

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

  • Vaccination certificate

    Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis); Validity months: 120

Sign in to apply

Tourist visa (African Union Free Movement)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa free

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
N/A - no application required
Fee
Free
Validity
90 days
Entry
Single entry

African Union Free Movement Protocol allows visa-free entry for all African nationals for short-term visits

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    All African Union passport holders under open border policy

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

  • Vaccination certificate

    Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis); Validity months: 120

Sign in to apply

Tourist visa (e-Visa Tourist Multiple Entry 90 Days)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

e-Visa

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
1-2 days (up to 7 days if additional documents requested)
Fee
$120 USD
Validity
90 days
Entry
Multiple entry

Multiple entry e-Visa valid for 90 days allows unlimited entries. E-Visa applications must be submitted between 7-90 days before travel.

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Over 140 nationalities eligible for Benin e-Visa

  • Purpose of visit

    Tourism purposes with multiple entries allowed within 90 days

    Includes
    • Tourism
    • leisure
    • sightseeing

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-sized photograph (35x45mm, white background, taken within last 6 months)

  • Flight reservation

    Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

    Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  • Vaccination certificate

    Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis); Validity months: 120

  • Visa fee payment

    Accepted methods: Credit card, debit card; Amount: $120 USD

How to apply

  1. Online application

    Complete online application at evisa.bj with personal and passport information, selecting 90-day multiple entry option

  2. Document gathering

    Prepare and upload passport biodata page scan and passport photo

  3. Fee payment

    Pay multiple entry 90-day e-Visa fee online via credit/debit card

  4. Processing wait

    Wait for visa processing (typically 1-2 days, up to 7 days if additional documents requested)

  5. Visa collection

    Receive approved e-Visa via email; print and present at port of entry

Sign in to apply

Tourist visa (Hong Kong SAR Visa-Free Entry)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa free

Maximum stay
14 days
Processing time
N/A - no application required
Fee
Free
Validity
14 days
Entry
Single entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders can visit Benin visa-free for up to 14 days

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Hong Kong SAR passport holders

    Eligible countries: Hong Kong

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

  • Vaccination certificate

    Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis); Validity months: 120

Sign in to apply

Tourist visa (ECOWAS Free Movement)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa free

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
N/A - no application required
Fee
Free
Validity
90 days
Entry
Single entry

ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement of Persons allows visa-free travel for up to 90 days per visit for all member states

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    ECOWAS member state citizens

    Eligible countries: Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

  • Vaccination certificate

    Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis); Validity months: 120

Sign in to apply

Tourist visa (Macau SAR Visa-Free Entry)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa free

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
N/A - no application required
Fee
Free
Validity
90 days
Entry
Single entry

Macau SAR passport holders can visit Benin visa-free for up to 90 days

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Macau SAR passport holders

    Eligible countries: Macao

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

  • Vaccination certificate

    Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis); Validity months: 120

Sign in to apply

Tourist visa (e-Visa Tourist Multiple Entry 30 Days)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

e-Visa

Maximum stay
30 days
Processing time
1-2 days (up to 7 days if additional documents requested)
Fee
$90 USD
Validity
30 days
Entry
Multiple entry

Multiple entry e-Visa valid for 30 days allows unlimited entries. E-Visa applications must be submitted between 7-90 days before travel.

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Over 140 nationalities eligible for Benin e-Visa

  • Purpose of visit

    Tourism purposes with multiple entries allowed within 30 days

    Includes
    • Tourism
    • leisure
    • sightseeing

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-sized photograph (35x45mm, white background, taken within last 6 months)

  • Flight reservation

    Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

    Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  • Vaccination certificate

    Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis); Validity months: 120

  • Visa fee payment

    Accepted methods: Credit card, debit card; Amount: $90 USD

How to apply

  1. Online application

    Complete online application at evisa.bj with personal and passport information, selecting multiple entry option

  2. Document gathering

    Prepare and upload passport biodata page scan and passport photo

  3. Fee payment

    Pay multiple entry e-Visa fee online via credit/debit card

  4. Processing wait

    Wait for visa processing (typically 1-2 days, up to 7 days if additional documents requested)

  5. Visa collection

    Receive approved e-Visa via email; print and present at port of entry

Sign in to apply
This information is provided for general guidance only. Visa requirements can change frequently and may vary by nationality. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for assistance.