Get a Benin Visa

Visa Application Requirements for an Benin Tourist Visa

  1. Electronic Visa Required

    The Benin Government has replaced their consular service with a web-based visa issuance system. The eVisa is an electronic authorisation from the Government to enter Benin. It is the equivalent to a visa, but no stamp or label is placed in the passport.

    To be eligibe the traveler must:

    • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return travel
    • Comply with all requirements stated on the eVisa questionnaire


    In order to facilitate this, please complete the VisaCentral Benin eVisa Form included in this pack and upload securely, along with all other required documents, at https://visacentral.com/upload-forms?service=eta

  2. Copy of Passport Identification Page

    You must provide a copy of your passport bio information page.

  3. Visa Questionnaire

    One fully completed Benin eVisa Questionnaire which can be found within the VisaCentral Application Pack.

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please upload your document securely at https://visacentral.com/upload-forms?service=eta.

  4. VisaCentral Order Form

    You must provide one completed VisaCentral Order Form. Please securely upload to https://visacentral.com/upload-forms?service=eta&destination=BEN

Visa Application Requirements for an Benin Business Visa

  1. Electronic Visa Required

    The Benin Government has replaced their consular service with a web-based visa issuance system. The eVisa is an electronic authorisation from the Government to enter Benin. It is the equivalent to a visa, but no stamp or label is placed in the passport.

    To be eligibe the traveler must:

    • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return travel
    • Comply with all requirements stated on the eVisa questionnaire


    In order to facilitate this, please complete the VisaCentral Benin eVisa Form included in this pack and upload securely, along with all other required documents, at https://visacentral.com/upload-forms?service=eta

  2. Copy of Passport Identification Page

    You must provide a copy of your passport bio information page.

  3. Visa Questionnaire

    One fully completed Benin eVisa Questionnaire which can be found within the VisaCentral Application Pack.

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please upload your document securely at https://visacentral.com/upload-forms?service=eta.

  4. VisaCentral Order Form

    You must provide one completed VisaCentral Order Form. Please securely upload to https://visacentral.com/upload-forms?service=eta&destination=BEN

Benin Visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my Benin visa?

    The best time to apply for your Benin visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Benin visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Benin visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to VisaCentral in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.

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