Visa policy of Benin
Policy on permits required to enter Benin
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Most visitors to Benin must obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) online or a visa from one of the Beninese diplomatic missions prior to their arrival in Benin, unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Visa policy map
Visa exemption
Citizens of the following countries and territories can visit Benin without a visa for the period listed below:[1][2][3]
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90 days 90 days within any 180 days 30 days 14 days |
- Cruise ship passengers of any nationality can visit Benin without a visa for up to 72 hours.[8][9]
- Visa-waiver agreements were signed with Dominica, Sri Lanka and Venezuela, however they have yet to come into force.[10][11][12][13]
- In addition, holders of a passport endorsed for "public affairs" issued by China do not require a visa for up to 30 days.[2]
- In addition to countries whose citizens are already visa-exempt, holders of diplomatic or official / service passports of Angola (30 days), Brazil (30 days), China (30 days), Macau (30 days), Cuba (30 days), France, India, Iran (30 days), Italy, Mexico, Russia, South Korea, Switzerland & Turkey do not require a visa for up to 90 days (unless otherwise stated).
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Electronic Visa (e-Visa)
Nationals of countries that require a visa can obtain an e-Visa.[23] E-Visas are available for stays up to 30 days (single and multiple) and 90 days (multiple).[24][25]
The eVisa costs are as follows, based on the duration of stay:
| Duration of stay | Number of entry | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | Single | 50 EUR |
| Multiple | 75 EUR | |
| 90 days | 100 EUR |
Processing time can take up to 96 hours. It is recommended that visitors apply at least 7 days before their date of entry into Benin.[26]
See also
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