Benin visa guide for tourists
Short answer: most travellers need a visa or e-visa for Benin. Requirements depend on your nationality and change, so check the Benin e-visa portal or the Beninese embassy or consulate nearest you before you book flights.
Benin e-visa portal (evisa.bj)
What the official site says
- The official portal has an application form that asks for an email address, passport number and passport expiry date.
- It publishes a list of countries whose citizens are exempt from visas ("Voyager sans visa").
Read from the official site on 2026-11-02. Re-check before you apply.
Checklist
- Passport with enough validity and blank pages (confirm the exact rule on the official site).
- Apply only through the official government portal or an embassy; avoid look-alike paid sites.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination, which is commonly requested; confirm the current requirement.
- Hotel and tour confirmations, and travel insurance.
FAQ
Do I need a visa for Benin?
Most visitors do, but rules depend on your nationality and change over time. Confirm with the Benin e-visa portal or the Beninese embassy or consulate nearest you.
Are Benin visa fees included in the tour price?
No. Visa fees, international flights and travel insurance are not included in UComeAfrik tour prices.
When should I apply?
As early as your travel plans are firm, and well before departure. Processing times vary by country and season.
Tours that include Benin
- 3 Days Tour of Nigeria, Benin, Togo and Ghana (from $1,054 per person)
- 8 Days Voodoo Festival Tour: Togo & Benin Republic (from $1,950 per person)
- Nigeria, Benin, Togo and Ghana: 9 Days Private Tour (from $2,450 per person)
- 13 Days Tour of Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana & Côte d'Ivoire (from $4,950 per person)
General information, not legal or immigration advice. Fees and nationality-specific rules are intentionally not listed here because they change.