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Cyprus visa for Beninese citizens

Visa required

Beninese citizens need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Cyprus visa?

Short-stay visa (Category C)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

All visa types for Cyprus

Cyprus’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Cyprus states it: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where Beninese citizens apply for a visa for Cyprus

Cyprus has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Cypriot missions to Porto-Novo are in Lisbon, Portugal (3,773 km from Porto-Novo), Madrid, Spain (3,826 km) and Cairo, Egypt (3,976 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Benin is decided by Cyprus, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Benin

CyprusBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Cyprus

Travel advice for Cyprus

  • 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.

Beninese citizens planning a trip to Cyprus can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Cyprus at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 31 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cyprus (updated 14 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cyprus (updated 15 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Beninese citizens can stay in Cyprus

How long Beninese citizens may stay in Cyprus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Beninese citizens apply

Cyprus has no embassy or career consulate in Benin. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of Cyprus accredited to Benin from abroad; the official visa portal of Cyprus names the right place.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Benin

Benin requires a visa from Cypriot citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

Beninese citizens need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Cyprus in Benin?

No. Cyprus has no embassy in Benin. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Lisbon, Portugal, 3,773 km from Porto-Novo.

How much does the Cyprus tourist visa cost?

Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Benin?

Benin requires a visa from Cypriot citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Beninese citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?

No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Cyprus 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.