Benin Passport/Visa

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 three 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) 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

Single entry: 15 day, £50: 30 day, £60: 90 day ,£70. Double entry: 30 day, £70: 90 day, £80. Triple entry: 90 day, £90.

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

Visa can be issued on the spot when application is made in person. By post at two days.
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