Country Information


Country Passport Visa Return Ticket
 
USA Yes Yes No
Other EU Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No


Passports

A passport valid for 12 months beyond your departure date from Benin is required.


Visas

Visas are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.


Visa Note

If travelling through west Africa, you can also obtain visas from Benin's embassies in Ghana, Niger, Nigeria and Togo. Valid yellow fever certificates are required.


Types of Visa and Cost

Nationals from the USA are charged US$140 for a Benin visa; this is valid for up to 36 months, and covers both single and multiple entries. UK nationals are charged £60 for a 15-day single-entry visa; £70 for a 30-day single-entry visa; £80 for a 30-day double-entry visa; £90 for a 90-day single-entry visa; £100 for a 90-day double-entry visa; and £110 for a triple-entry 90-day visa. Canadian nationals are charged C$120 for a single-entry visa and C$140 for a multiple-entry visa. Other nationals referred to in the chart above wishing to obtain a visa for Benin should contact their nearest embassy or high commission for the latest fees.


Validity

Dependent on type of visa (see above).


Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).


Working Days Required

Allow three working days.