| Passport Required? | |
|---|---|
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes |
| Visa Required? | |
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes/1 |
| Return Ticket Required? | |
| British | No |
| Australian | No |
| Canadian | No |
| USA | No |
| Other EU | No |
Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Sweden who do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
(b) those in transit continuing their onward journey within 24 hours, provided holding confirmed tickets and not leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
(a) 1. nationals of Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Sweden who do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
(b) those in transit continuing their onward journey within 24 hours, provided holding confirmed tickets and not leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
All children of nationals who require a visa, issued with their own passport, do require a visa.
Nationals travelling through west Africa before arriving in Benin can purchase a visa at the Togo border. There are also embassies in Ghana, Niger and Nigeria.
Exit visas are required by all nationals in the chart above for stays of over 48 hours. An exit visa can be obtained from the Immigration Department.
Nationals travelling through west Africa before arriving in Benin can purchase a visa at the Togo border. There are also embassies in Ghana, Niger and Nigeria.
Exit visas are required by all nationals in the chart above for stays of over 48 hours. An exit visa can be obtained from the Immigration Department.
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist and Business. Visas cost £45 for 15 days; £55 for 30 days; £65 for 90 days.
Validity
Visas are valid for a 15-, 30- or 90-day period within three months of date of issue.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.
Working Days Required
Callers at the consulate are usually able to obtain visas on the same day.