Republic of Benin visas
Benin operates an official government eVisa platform for entry visas. The current Visa Atlas packet is intentionally lite: it covers the public eVisa products, fees, application flow, timing guidance, African 90-day visa-free rule and extension referral that could be verified on official Benin eVisa pages. Work, study and residence routes should be added only when primary procedural sources are verified.
3 routes · 3 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Benin eVisa official platform ↗ · Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa
Link last verified:
Regulators of immigration advice
- Benin eVisa (EVISA) — Official government platform for Benin eVisa applications, application tracking, FAQ guidance and entry-visa fee information.
- Direction de l'Emigration et de l'Immigration (DEI) — Immigration directorate referenced by the eVisa FAQ for eVisa extension handling during a stay in Benin.
- Portail National des Services Publics (SERVICE-PUBLIC) — Official national public-service portal linked from the eVisa platform; reviewed here as a boundary source pending deeper procedure verification.
Visa routes (3)
eVisa - 30 day single entry
Official Benin 30-day single-entry eVisa for eligible non-exempt visitors.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
eVisa - 30 day multiple entry
Official Benin 30-day multiple-entry eVisa for visitors who need to re-enter during a short trip window.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 July 2026
eVisa - 90 day multiple entry
Official Benin 90-day multiple-entry eVisa for longer visitor or business travel within the eVisa system.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Republic of Benin have?+
We cover 3 Republic of Benin visa routes in the visitor and short business category. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Republic of Benin visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
3 of the 3 Republic of Benin routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 0 are employer-sponsored.
Which Republic of Benin visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Republic of Benin routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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