Benin
Denmark
Denmark visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens need a visa for Denmark, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Denmark visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Denmark visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Apply on ApplyVisa – Danish online visa application (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
For the tourist visa, Denmark’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on applyvisa.um.dk. Processing time, as Denmark states it: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Where to apply in Benin
Denmark has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Danish citizens travelling to Benin
DenmarkBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Denmark
Travel advice for Denmark
- 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.
For a trip from Benin to Denmark, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Denmark at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 September 2024), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Denmark (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Denmark (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Denmark
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Denmark is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
Denmark has no embassy or career consulate in Benin. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of Denmark accredited to Benin from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Denmark for visas; the official visa portal of Denmark names the right place.
Denmark and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Denmark lets Beninese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Denmark when it is the main destination of the trip.
Denmark’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Germany requires Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Danish citizens travelling to Benin
Danish citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Denmark?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Denmark, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Denmark in Benin?
No. Denmark has no embassy in Benin.
How much does the Denmark tourist visa cost?
Denmark’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Do Danish citizens need a visa for Benin?
Danish citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Can Beninese citizens enter Denmark visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Denmark 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.