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Germany visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Germany requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cotonou.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Benin
Germany has 1 mission in Benin, with its embassy in Cotonou.
Germany: visa decisions in Benin
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 942 | 723 | 209 | 22.4% | 73.2% |
| 2024 | 805 | 585 | 213 | 26.7% | 71.1% |
| 2025 | 730 | 438 | 281 | 39.1% | 55.3% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Benin (Cotonou) received 730 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 438. The refusal rate was 39.1%. The refusal rate rose by 12.4 points from 26.7% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 9% compared with 2024 (805).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 30.0% of the applications lodged in Benin that year, from 28.3% at the consulates of France to 53.4% at those of the Netherlands. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Benin.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Benin, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Benin
GermanyBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Germany
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Cotonou, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Beninese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Benin
Benin requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the German embassy in Benin?
The German embassy in Benin is in Cotonou.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Benin?
Benin requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Beninese citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Germany 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.