Benin
Belgium
Belgium visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Belgium visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at benin.diplomatie.belgium.be
Which Belgium visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
Belgium’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visaonweb.diplomatie.be. Processing time, as Belgium states it: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Belgian missions in Benin
- Embassy of Belgium in Cotonou
Rue Les cocotiers Lot 12N, 01 BP 1881 Cotonou
Belgium has 1 mission in Benin, with its embassy in Cotonou.
Belgian citizens travelling to Benin
BelgiumBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Belgium
Travel advice for Belgium
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Beninese citizens planning a trip to Belgium can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Belgium at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 22 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Belgium (updated 17 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Belgium (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Belgium
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Belgium is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
In Benin, applications go to the Belgian embassy in Cotonou, or to a visa centre acting for Belgium; fees, documents and processing times are published by Belgium.
Belgium and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Belgium lets Beninese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Belgium when it is the main destination of the trip.
Belgium’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Belgian citizens travelling to Benin
Belgian citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
Where is the Belgian embassy in Benin?
The Belgian embassy in Benin is in Cotonou.
How much does the Belgium tourist visa cost?
Belgium’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Belgian citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Can Beninese citizens enter Belgium visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Belgium 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.