Republic of Benin · short term business
eVisa - 30 day single entry
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Official Benin 30-day single-entry eVisa for eligible non-exempt visitors.
- Processing time
- The official FAQ says eVisa processing can take from one hour to 96 hours and recommends applying at least seven days before entry, but not more than 90 days before entry.
- Government fees
- Official eVisa article lists EUR 50 for a self-service 30-day single-entry eVisa and EUR 60 when requested through an embassy.
- Typical duration
- 30 days, single entry, from the entry date entered in the online application.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
Benin operates an official eVisa platform for entry visas. The public eVisa FAQ and how-it-works pages give the main applicant flow, validity choices, fee table, timing guidance, refund/modification caveats, African 90-day visa-free rule and extension referral to the immigration directorate. Public work and residence procedure pages were not sufficiently verifiable in this pass, so this packet is intentionally lite entry-visa coverage. The official FAQ says any foreigner wishing to visit Benin can submit an eVisa application online, while African nationals may visit Benin without a visa for 90 days. It says the validity start date is the entry date entered in the online travel-data section and that available eVisa validity choices include 30 days and 90 days. The official fee article lists the self-service 30-day single-entry eVisa at EUR 50, with a higher embassy-assisted price.
Additional sources
Primary source
Benin eVisa official platform ↗ · Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa
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Primary source
Benin eVisa - how it works ↗ · Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa
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Primary source
Benin eVisa fee article ↗ · Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is a foreign national who needs an entry visa for Benin.Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa ↗
- ✓The trip can be completed within the 30-day single-entry validity.Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa ↗
- ✓The applicant uses the official eVisa platform and checks all form details before payment.Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa ↗
Common blockers
- !The traveller is an African national using the official 90-day visa-free entry rule rather than an eVisa.Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa ↗
- !The intended stay or entry pattern does not match the selected eVisa validity.Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa ↗
- !The applicant needs work, study or residence permission rather than an entry visa.Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa ↗
- !The applicant enters incorrect details; the FAQ says an issued eVisa cannot be modified and is not refundable.Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Email address for the official application process.Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa ↗
- ·Passport or travel-document number and expiry date.Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa ↗
- ·Personal, travel, eVisa and passport details requested in the official form.Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa ↗
- ·3D Secure payment-card details and application reference number.Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Start the application on the official eVisa platform with email address, passport or travel-document number, and document expiry date.
Build the evidence pack
Use the emailed link to complete the personal, eVisa, travel and passport data forms, checking the details before payment.
Submit through the official channel
Pay through the official platform, using a supported 3D Secure Visa or Mastercard payment card.
After approval
Track the application with the official reference number and carry the issued eVisa evidence for travel.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- ApplyApplicantApply through the official Benin eVisa platform ↗
Use this official Benin source to confirm current eligibility, validity, fee, evidence and submission steps before filing. Benin operates an official eVisa platform for entry visas. The public eVisa FAQ and how-it-works pages give the main applicant flow, validity choices, fee table, timing guidance, refund/modification caveats, African 90-day visa-free rule and extension referral to the immigration directorate. Public work and residence procedure pages were not sufficiently verifiable in this pass, so this packet is intentionally lite entry-visa coverage.
Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa · verified
- Official guidanceApplicantRead the official Benin eVisa FAQ ↗
Use this official Benin source to confirm current eligibility, validity, fee, evidence and submission steps before filing. Benin operates an official eVisa platform for entry visas. The public eVisa FAQ and how-it-works pages give the main applicant flow, validity choices, fee table, timing guidance, refund/modification caveats, African 90-day visa-free rule and extension referral to the immigration directorate. Public work and residence procedure pages were not sufficiently verifiable in this pass, so this packet is intentionally lite entry-visa coverage.
Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Who should use Benin eVisa?+
The official FAQ says foreigners wishing to visit Benin can submit an eVisa online, but African nationals may visit Benin visa-free for 90 days.
When should I apply?+
The FAQ recommends applying at least seven days before entry and says applications cannot be made more than 90 days before the entry date.
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