Medical Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Approximately 3 weeks
- Validity
- Up to 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Medical visa for treatment in Benin requires confirmation from medical institution and proof of financial capacity. Medical report must be recent (within 6 months). Police clearance required only for stays exceeding 90 days. Sponsor or guarantor must provide detailed financial documentation.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Individuals seeking medical treatment in Benin
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Purpose of visit
Medical treatment at recognized medical facility in Benin
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Financial
Proof of financial means to cover medical costs (minimum $10,000 USD or confirmed sponsor)
Minimum funds: 10000
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Health
Medical documentation supporting need for treatment and fitness to travel
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-sized photographs (35x45mm, white background)
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Letter from medical practitioner or medical institution in Benin confirming available space for treatment
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
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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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Sponsor financial
Minimum income: 10000
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain medical report from home country physician (not older than 6 months) and invitation letter from Benin medical institution
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Document submission
Submit completed application form and all supporting documents to Benin Embassy or Consulate
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Processing wait
Wait for medical visa processing (approximately 3 weeks)
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Visa collection
Collect medical visa from embassy/consulate