Benin visa for United States citizens
e-Visa
United States citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before they travel.
Stay up to 90 days
Max stay
90 days
Cost
$50-100 depending on type
Passport validity
6 months
Processing time
3-5 business days
Validity
30-90 days
Trip-ready plan
Pick your travel date to see when to apply.
Steps
- Access the official e-visa portal
- Create an account and fill out the online form
- Upload required documents
- Pay fees online
- Receive the e-visa by email and print it
Cost: $50-100 depending on type
Overview
United States citizens must obtain an e-visa online before traveling to Benin. The application is made through the official portal.
Before you fly
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Extension
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Safety
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Due to crime and terrorism
Country facts
- Currency
- XOF
- Language
- French
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Capital
- Porto-Novo (official), Cotonou (economic)
Source: manual
For guidance only, not legal advice. Always confirm with the embassy or consulate before you travel.
Plan your Benin trip
Benin visa requirements for other passports
Easy trips nearby with the United States passport
- Botswana (Visa-free)
- Burundi (Visa on arrival)
- Cape Verde (Visa-free)
- Central African Republic (e-Visa)
- Chad (e-Visa)
- Comoros (Visa on arrival)
- Congo - Kinshasa (e-Visa)
- Côte d’Ivoire (e-Visa)
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