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Benin Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Most visitors need an e-Visa for Benin — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026
e-Visa available — BENIN IS FULLY E-VISA — APPLY ONLY ON THE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT PORTAL (evisa.bj). APPROVAL IS FAST (1-2 BUSINESS DAYS). YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION IS MANDATORY.

Benin visa at a glance

Government visa fee
EUR 50
Processing time
1-2 business days
Validity
Up to 30 days
Maximum stay
30 days
Visa required?
Indian, Singapore and most foreign passport holders
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Benin?

Travellers from ECOWAS citizens; all African passports (Benin waives visas for Africans). can generally enter Benin without a visa. An e-Visa is available — BENIN IS FULLY E-VISA — APPLY ONLY ON THE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT PORTAL (evisa.bj). APPROVAL IS FAST (1-2 BUSINESS DAYS). YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION IS MANDATORY.. Indian, Singapore and most foreign passport holders

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from ECOWAS citizens; all African passports (Benin waives visas for Africans). do not require a visa for Benin for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Benin e-Visa (Government of Benin)) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Benin visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: Yes

Tourist e-Visa

Official fee: EUR 50
Validity
Up to 30 days
Max stay
30 days
Time to approval
1-2 business days
Processing time
1-2 business days
Where to apply
Official Benin e-visa portal (evisa.bj)

Who needs it: Indian, Singapore and most foreign passport holders

Visa-free: ECOWAS citizens; all African passports (Benin waives visas for Africans).

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months with a blank page
  • Passport photo
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Arrival card: None

Yellow fever certificate mandatory.

Source: Benin e-Visa (Government of Benin) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

e-Visa multiple entry (30 days)

Official fee: EUR 75
Validity
Up to 30 days
Max stay
30 days
Time to approval
1-2 business days
Processing time
1-2 business days
Where to apply
Official Benin e-visa portal (evisa.bj)

Who needs it: Indian, Singapore and most foreign passport holders needing multiple entries

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months with a blank page
  • Passport photo
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

e-Visa multiple entry (90 days)

Official fee: EUR 100
Validity
Up to 90 days
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
1-2 business days
Processing time
1-2 business days
Where to apply
Official Benin e-visa portal (evisa.bj)

Who needs it: Indian, Singapore and most foreign passport holders needing a longer multiple-entry visa

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months with a blank page
  • Passport photo
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Benin visa — frequently asked questions

Yes. Benin operates a fully online e-visa system available to Indian passport holders and most nationalities, applied for on the official portal at evisa.bj.
Approval is typically 1-2 business days after a complete submission.
Single-entry 30 days from about EUR 50, multiple-entry 30 days from about EUR 75, and multiple-entry 90 days from about EUR 100.
Yes. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry to Benin.
Yes, but they use the same online e-visa system as other nationalities; apply on the official portal before travel.
The official Government of Benin e-visa portal is evisa.bj. Avoid third-party reseller sites that charge extra.
30 days for the 30-day visas and up to 90 days for the 90-day multiple-entry e-visa.

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