Benin
Austria
Austria visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens need a visa for Austria, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Austria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Austria visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for individual tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases.
For the tourist visa, Austria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Austria states it: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in Benin
Austria has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Austrian citizens travelling to Benin
AustriaBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Austria
Travel advice for Austria
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Benin to Austria, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Austria at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 20 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Austria (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Austria (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Austria
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Austria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
Austria has no embassy or career consulate in Benin. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of Austria accredited to Benin from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Austria for visas; the official visa portal of Austria names the right place.
Austria and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Austria lets Beninese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Austria when it is the main destination of the trip.
Austria’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovenia and Liechtenstein require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Austrian citizens travelling to Benin
Austrian citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Austria?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Austria, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Austria in Benin?
No. Austria has no embassy in Benin.
How much does the Austria tourist visa cost?
Austria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Austrian citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Can Beninese citizens enter Austria visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Austria obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.