Benin Visa

Do I Need a Visa for Benin?

US citizens must have a visa to travel to Benin, and your passport should have 6 months’ validity remaining after your planned departure date. US citizens traveling to Benin may apply for a visa that is valid for 3 years and permits multiple entries into the country.

Is A …	A Benin Entry Requirement?
Passport	Yes
Passport Validity	Must be valid at entry
Blank Passport Pages	One page for entry stamp
Visa	Yes
Vaccinations	Yellow fever vaccine required

Sources: Embassy of Benin and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Benin upon Arrival?

Visas are not always available at the airport, and they are not available at land border points of entry. Therefore, to prevent being denied entry into Benin, it is best to have your visa in advance. Work with a travel document expert, and we can get your visa processed at the Consulate of Benin well in advance of your trip.

What Types of Materials Support My Benin Visa Application?

To apply for a Beninese visa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Passport Photos that meet the Consulate of Benin’s Requirements
• Proof of Travel Arrangements or Proof of Sufficient Funds to Support Your Stay
• Properly Completed Benin Visa Application Form
• International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow fever)
• Money Order

Confused by the document requirements for travel to Benin? Let the Benin visa experts help! Call for expert advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for Benin?

Call ! We make the complicated application process for a travel visa to Benin simple! We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Consulate of Benin. Once your visa is issued, we are immediately notified, and we pick the document up and mail it back to you. Passport Health Passports and Visas can obtain your visa for Benin in 24 hours!

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Benin?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 6 months after the date you plan to exit Benin. Especially if you are a frequent traveler, make sure your passport has a minimum of 2 blank visa pages. Do you need to get your passport renewed? Passport Health Passports and Visas can get you a new passport in as few as 1-3 business days.

The Yellow Fever vaccine is likely required for you to enter Benin. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get this vaccine and all of the other travel and routine vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for a healthy trip.