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Benin
Passport/Visa
Passport/Visa
Benin
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
Passport valid for six months 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).
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.
Types of Visa and Cost
Up to 30 days: US$40 (single-entry); US$45 (multiple-entry). Up to 90 days: US$45 (single-entry); US$50 (multiple-entry).
Validity
Visas are valid for up to 30 or 90 days within three months of date of issue.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.
Working Days Required
Two.
| 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
Passport valid for six months 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
Up to 30 days: US$40 (single-entry); US$45 (multiple-entry). Up to 90 days: US$45 (single-entry); US$50 (multiple-entry).
Validity
Visas are valid for up to 30 or 90 days within three months of date of issue.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.
Working Days Required
Two.
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