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.