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Brazil visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens need a visa for Brazil, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Brazil visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Brazil visa?
Visit visa (VIVIS) and visa-free visits
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year
Apply on Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Istambul – Visto de visita
Brazil’s official site for the tourist visa is gov.br. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year.
Where Beninese citizens apply for a visa for Brazil
Brazil has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of Brazil in Lagos91 km
Kofo Abayomi Road 257, Lagos
- Embassy of Brazil in Lomé155 km
Rue Badohoun, Maison 35, Cité OUA, près de la Primature. BP 916 LOME - TOGO, Lomé
- Embassy of Brazil in Accra324 km
Templesi Lane 1, Accra
Measured from Porto-Novo, Brazilian embassies and consulates are closest in Lagos, Nigeria (91 km), Lomé, Togo (155 km) and Accra, Ghana (324 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Benin is decided by Brazil, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Brazilian citizens travelling to Benin
BrazilBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Brazil
Travel advice for Brazil
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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 Brazil, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Brazil
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Brazil is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
Brazil has no embassy or career consulate in Benin. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of Brazil accredited to Benin from abroad; the official visa portal of Brazil names the right place.
Brazil’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela and Argentina require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Brazilian citizens travelling to Benin
Brazilian citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Brazil?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Brazil, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Brazil in Benin?
No. Brazil has no embassy in Benin. The nearest Brazilian consulate general is in Lagos, Nigeria, 91 km from Porto-Novo.
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Brazilian citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Beninese citizens enter Brazil visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Brazil 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.