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Egypt visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Egypt requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Egypt visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Egypt visa?
Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Egyptian missions in Benin
- Embassy of Egypt in Cotonou
Quartiers Les Cocotiers, Lot G26, route de l’aéroport – Cotonou – Benin
Egypt has 1 mission in Benin, with its embassy in Cotonou.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Benin
EgyptBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin visa for citizens of Egypt
Travel advice for Egypt
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Egypt, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Egypt
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Egypt 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 Egyptian embassy in Cotonou, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.
Egypt’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Sudan and Palestine require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Benin
Benin admits Egyptian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Egypt requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Egyptian embassy in Benin?
The Egyptian embassy in Benin is in Cotonou.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Benin admits Egyptian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Beninese citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.