The visa policy of Benin is for many country's citizens to obtain an electronic visa. 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:
90 days All African Union member states
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. Visa-waiver agreements were signed with Dominica, Sri Lanka and Venezuela, however they have yet to come into force.MoU on Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic, Official and Service Passports between Sri Lanka and Benin signed in Kampala
In addition, holders of a passport endorsed for "public affairs" issued by China do not require a visa for up to 30 days.
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).
Date of visa changes 30 April 1980: ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States): Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo 28 May 1980: Algeria (diplomatic and service passports) 10 December 1981: Cuba (diplomatic and service passports) 27 May 1992: China (travelling on duty, diplomatic and service passports) 1 June 1992: South Korea (diplomatic passports) 17 February 1993: South Africa 3-5 June 1993: Tunisia 28 February 1997: Hong Kong 21 June 2001: Russia (diplomatic and service passports) 2 April 2002: Chad 15 June 2004: Morocco (diplomatic and service passports) 11 August 2005: Brazil (diplomatic and service passports) 23 March 2007: Republic of the Congo 28 November 2007: France (biometric diplomatic passports) 19 February 2008: Haiti 30 September 2009: Mexico (diplomatic passports) 5 April 2010: Gabon (diplomatic and service passports) 22 October 2010: Switzerland (biometric diplomatic passports) 6 August 2011: Iran (diplomatic and service passports) 2 August 2013: Central African Republic 11 December 2013: Turkey (diplomatic passports) 30 August 2016: All African countries 31 August 2016: Rwanda 23 September 2016: Italy (diplomatic and service passports) May 2017: Kenya 29 July 2019: India (diplomatic and service passports) 22 September 2020: Singapore 22 September 2020: Indonesia, Israel, Macau (unilateral) 20 September 2023: China 24 January 2024: Bahamas 16 April 2025: Grenada
Cancelled: March 2023: Indonesia, Israel, Macau
Electronic Visa (e-Visa) Nationals of countries that require a visa can obtain an e-Visa. E-Visas are available for stays up to 30 days (single and multiple) and 90 days (multiple).
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.
See also
Visa requirements for Beninese citizens
References
External links
eVisa Benin