Get your Benin electronic visa in 3 easy steps
Verified details for Benin travel authorizations
30 days or 90 days from arrival
Single entry or Multiple entry
30 or 90 continuous days
24 to 48 hours
Government of the Republic of Benin
Select the country of your passport to view entry requirements, fees, and processing times.
You can apply 100% online in advance. No embassy visits or physical paperwork required.
Prepare these items before starting your application. You can submit clear digital photos taken with your smartphone.
Passport valid for at least 6 months from intended date of entry
Recent passport-style digital color photograph (white background)
Clear color scan of passport biographical data page
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for entry into Benin)
Confirmed round-trip flight booking and hotel details
We handle the complexity of international government portals so you can focus on your journey.
Submit your personal details, travel dates, and passport information via our streamlined application form.
Complete checkout with transparent all-inclusive pricing; our specialists audit your documents.
Receive your official Benin eVisa document delivered directly to your email, ready to print.
All fees included upfront. Government fee + NomadicMart concierge service. Zero surprise checkout charges.
Compare applying directly through government portals against our full-service concierge experience.
| Feature | NomadicMart Concierge | Government Portal Self-Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Price & Transparency | Clear all-inclusive upfront total with no foreign banking surcharges | Government portal payment processing with strict non-refundable terms |
| Processing Time | Fast file review ensuring all mandatory fields comply with ministry standards | Standard queue processing with no human support for delays |
| Support | 24/7 dedicated support via chat, phone, and email | Limited support through government email during Cotonou business hours |
| Error Handling | Pre-check of photo specifications and passport MRZ code match | Minor clerical mismatches result in outright rejection and forfeited fees |
| Refund Policy | Service fee refunded if application cannot be filed | Government payments are strictly non-refundable under all circumstances |
Clear answers on eligibility, processing times, validity, and entry requirements.
The Benin electronic visa (eVisa) is an official digital entry permit instituted by the Government of the Republic of Benin to streamline tourism and business travel. It is available as a 30-day single entry, 30-day multiple entry, or 90-day multiple entry visa. Under standard operating conditions, approvals are typically finalized by immigration authorities within 24 to 48 hours.
Yes. The Republic of Benin legally mandates that all international travelers arriving in the country, regardless of their country of origin or departure, must present a valid International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) for yellow fever upon arrival at Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) or land borders.
No agency or private facilitator can guarantee visa approval. Sovereign entry decisions are made exclusively by the Government of Benin and national border police. NomadicMart is an independent application service not affiliated with the Government of Benin or evisa.gouv.bj. We provide thorough document pre-checks and ongoing customer care.
Yes. Upon completing your application, you will receive an official electronic visa certificate containing a QR code. You must print this confirmation in color and present it to airline staff during flight check-in and to border control officers upon landing at Cotonou airport.
If you enter on a 30-day eVisa and wish to prolong your stay, you can apply for an extension by visiting the Direction de l'Émigration et de l'Immigration (DEI) in Cotonou prior to the expiration of your initial visa. Extensions are granted at the discretion of immigration officials based on proof of funds and lodging.
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