Visa-free travel for African nationals
Benin’s official eVisa FAQ states that African nationals may visit Benin without a visa for 90 days. Travellers should still confirm that their passport, purpose and intended stay fit the rule before departure.
Passport-based travel planning
Benin eVisa Requirements by Nationality
Use this hub to start with the passport you will actually carry. Find the relevant nationality guide, then check the visa duration, entry pattern, application timing and travel data before you pay.
The online eVisa route
For foreign visitors who need a visa, the published online choices are 30-day single entry, 30-day multiple entry and 90-day multiple entry, with government fees of €50, €75 and €100 respectively.
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What the online application asks you to get right
Passport
Use the passport you will carry and copy its number and expiry date accurately.
Travel dates
The intended entry date is important because the official FAQ says it becomes the start of eVisa validity.
Entry pattern
Choose single entry only when the itinerary does not require leaving Benin and returning on the same visa.
Application timing, payment and tracking
Benin publishes a processing range of 1–96 hours but recommends applying at least seven days before entry. Applications cannot normally be made more than 90 days in advance. Payment uses supported 3-D Secure Visa or Mastercard cards, and the application number emailed after confirmed payment is used for status tracking.
Benin eVisa requirements FAQ
Who can use the Benin eVisa platform?
Benin’s official FAQ says foreign nationals wishing to visit Benin can submit an eVisa application online. It also states that African nationals may visit Benin without a visa for 90 days.
What online eVisa options are published?
The published options are 30-day single entry, 30-day multiple entry and 90-day multiple entry.
How long does processing take?
Benin states that processing may take from one hour to 96 hours and recommends applying at least seven days before entry.
Can an issued eVisa be modified?
Benin states that an issued eVisa cannot normally be modified because issuance is automated.