Benin Visa

Before your trip to Benin, you need to obtain an e-visa. Since Benin is not a very popular country, we found that the information provided in our research was not very accurate, and we prepared this article which we believe will be useful for you. For your questions, you can direct your inquiries to our consultants through the "Ask a Question Now" section at the bottom of the page.

How Can I Obtain a Visa for Benin?

You can apply at evisa.bj. The form will appear in French and English. First, you can start your Benin e-visa process by clicking on the “Apply For E-visa” tab on the homepage of the site. In the window that opens, you must enter your email address correctly twice. After entering your passport number and validity date in the continuation of the form, you can click the “ENVOYER” or “SEND” button.

You can continue your application by clicking the link sent to your email and opening the form. In the continuation of the form, your passport information, address, and details related to your trip will be requested. After filling in the information step by step, you can make the payment with your visa or mastercard. At the end of the application, your application number will be sent to your email address, and you can check your application status with this number and the “CHECK FOR VISA” section on the application site.

Your visa start date and validity date are determined based on the travel date you provided in the form.

You must apply for a Benin visa at least 7 days before your trip.

Your Benin e-visa application will be processed within 1 to 96 hours. Please note that if your visa is not approved, the fee you paid will not be refunded.

If you do not want to risk your Benin e-visa application, you can continue with us.

I Got a Visa for Benin, But How Can I Go?

A direct flight from Istanbul takes about 7 hours, while the return takes around 9 hours. You can reach Benin with regular flights from Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air France, and Ethiopian Airlines. The average price of a round-trip flight ticket to Benin is 57,000 TL as of February 2024.

How Are Hotels in Benin?

There are beautiful seaside hotels like Casa Del Papa Resort & SPA or rental villa-type places like Natura luxury lodge. Prices range from 3,500 TL to 15,000 TL. If shared bathroom and toilet usage is not a problem for you, there are places like Petit cocon douillet chez l'habitant where you can stay for 397 TL. The service quality of hotels is generally low, and extra charges may apply for sheets and duvet covers. You should definitely plan your accommodations before your trip to Benin.

What Can I Do in the West African Country of Benin?

We recommend planning your visit to Benin around the Voodoo festival, which is celebrated by believers of the Voodoo religion every year on January 10. You can visit the Python Temple, which is a museum of the slave trade, and the Portuguese Fort, as well as the "point of no return" beach where slaves were boarded onto ships and the "slave route" to witness the suffering that occurred.

The Voodoo Festival, known as Vodun in West Africa, is celebrated on January 10 in Ouidah by millions of people gathered on the beach. In recent years, due to high participation, technology such as microphones and sound systems have been included in the festival, yet the dances and the purpose of the festival remain on your list.

We highly recommend that you plan step by step before visiting tourist spots like Ganvie village, which can only be reached by wooden boats and is built on the lake by locals escaping slavery. True Africa begins far from the coast that the West cannot reach; arrange a local guide to explore this unique geography and spend time with the tribes.

You can also include Ghana and Togo in your travel itinerary along with Benin.

What is the Cost of the Benin E-Visa?

According to the Benin visa application, there are three different types of visas available for tourism: 30 days single entry, 30 days multiple entry, and 90 days multiple entry. The fees vary based on the entry option and visa duration as follows:

• Benin 30 Days Single Entry E-Visa: 50 EURO
• Benin 30 Days Multiple Entry E-Visa: 75 EURO
• Benin 90 Days Multiple Entry E-Visa: 100 EURO

The fees do not include our consultancy fees if you wish to receive visa consultancy services through kolayseyahat.net.

Benin Visa Required Documents

Application is made with the information on your passport.