Benin Visa
Benin is a great country to visit on any West African itinerary. It is also, fortunately, one of the most stable and safe countries of the region for traveling. With its rich history, vibrant culture, protected wildlife, Grand Popo ocean beach, and artisan market in Se, Benin is one of the best kept tourist secrets in West Africa.
Visitors to Benin must obtain a visa from one of the Beninese diplomatic missions or apply for an E-visa,unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
VISA EXEMPTION
Citizens of the following 56 countries and territories can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days
- All African countries
- Haiti
- Hong Kong (14 days)
TYPES OF BENIN VISA
- Transit visa
- Tourist visa
- Business visa
- Missionary visa
- Official visa
BENIN VISA REQUIREMENTS
Documents required for Business visa to Benin
- Original Valid passport for 06 months from the date of travel + Old passport.
- 2 Forms
- 2 Photos
- Covering letter
- Photo ID copy of the person who sign the invite letter
- Personal bank statement last 3 months of applicant
- Return Ticket
- Photocopy of passport 1st two and last two pages , air ticket
- Yellow Fever Vaccination. Copy of International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever.
NOTE: Above documents should be in two set (Duplicate)
Benin Tourist visa requirements
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
- 1 visa application form, completed and signed
- 1 – visa application form, fully completed and signed
- passport-type photographs required
- International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever (not a copy)
- A letter of guarantee from employer or travel Agency or a Bank letter of guarantee
- A copy of the Green Card or a valid visa back to the U.S. if the applicant is not a U.S. citizen
- Onward/ return tickets or confirmed itinerary
HOW TO APPLY FOR A BENIN VISA
You can apply for evisa for Benin or apply at the embassy or consulate. If you apply you visa application at the embassy in person, just follow these steps:
You should download visa application form, then fill out the form.
Depending on your purpose of stay, you must prepare diferent documents. Gather required documents and keep them ready for submission.
Submit your visa application with required documents. Don’t for get to bring visa fees.
After your visa is issued you will be notified about it. Collect your visa on time.
BENIN VISA FEES
Visas can be single entry (USD 40) or multiple entry (USD 45) and last 30 days. Visas cost USD 140 for US citizens. In Paris, a single entry visa costs €70 for all EU citizens.
VISA PROCESSING TIME
After submiting your visa application, it will take 10-12 days to process then you will inform the time to collect your visa.
BENIN VISA APPLICATION FORM
All visa applicants will be required to fill out on-line the Visa Application Form which can be downloaded from: Benin visa application form