Benin

You must have a visa to enter or travel through Benin.

For further information on entry requirements, contact the Beninese Embassy in France (in French).

Applying for a visa

Apply for a Benin visa online at least 4 working days before your arrival date. You will receive your e-visa by email.

Visas for Nigeria, Ghana and Togo

You cannot get entry visas for Nigeria, Ghana or Togo in Benin. For onward travel you must apply for visas before travelling to Benin.

Apply for a Benin visa online at least 4 working days before your arrival date. You will receive your e-visa by email.

Updated information about applying for a visa.