Most visitors to Benin must obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) online or a visa from one of the Beninese diplomatic missions prior to their arrival in Benin, unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries.

Citizens of the following countries and territories can visit Benin without a visa for the period listed below:

Nationals of countries that require a visa can obtain an e-Visa. E-Visas are available for stays up to 30 days (single and multiple) and 90 days (multiple).

The eVisa costs are as follows, based on the duration of stay:

Processing time can take up to 96 hours. It is recommended that visitors apply at least 7 days before their date of entry into Benin.