Benin
Canada
Canada visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Benin
- Embassy of Canada in Cotonou
360 Rue, Boulevard de la Marina, DIBOUSSE building, Ground floor, South-East side, Cotonou
Canada has 1 mission in Benin, with its embassy in Cotonou.
Canadian citizens travelling to Benin
CanadaBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- 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.
Before travelling from Benin to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Canada
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Canada 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 Canadian embassy in Cotonou, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
The United States requires Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Benin
Benin requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Canada?
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Benin?
The Canadian embassy in Benin is in Cotonou.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Benin requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Beninese citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Canada 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.