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Benin Tourist e-Visa: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

e-Visa
Benin

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00
S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

e-Visa: EUR 50 · e-Visa multiple entry: EUR 75 · e-Visa multiple entry: EUR 100

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Benin Tourist e-Visa at a glance

Government visa fee
EUR 50
HolidaySG service fee
S$65.00
Processing time
1-2 business days
Maximum stay
30 days
Visa required?
Indian, Singapore and most foreign passport holders
Arrival card
None
Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to Benin?

Travellers from ECOWAS citizens; all African passports (Benin waives visas for Africans). can generally enter Benin without a visa. 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Benin visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Online application 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.
Visa on arrival: No Online application: 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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 S$100 per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Who can apply

Indian, Singapore and most foreign passport holders

Benin visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports
Passport Requirement Max stay Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇾Malaysia Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇮🇳India e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China Visa-free (up to 30 days) 30 days No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇯🇵Japan e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇰🇷South Korea e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇦🇺Australia e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇬🇧United Kingdom e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇺🇸United States e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇦Canada e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇩🇪Germany e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇫🇷France e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇦🇪UAE e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇰Pakistan e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong Visa-free (up to 14 days) 14 days No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇿New Zealand e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇷Brazil e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇷🇺Russia e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇿🇦South Africa Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇪🇬Egypt Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇲🇲Myanmar e-Visa required — Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Benin visa — frequently asked questions

Yes — Singaporeans need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.
Yes — Indians need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.
No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Benin visa-free for up to 30 days.
Yes — Filipinos need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.
No visa is needed — Chinese nationals can enter Benin visa-free for up to 30 days.
The official government fee for the Tourist e-Visa is EUR 50. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).
Tourist e-Visa: 1-2 business days. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.
Typically: Passport valid 6+ months with a blank page; Passport photo; Return/onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Yellow fever vaccination certificate. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.
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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