Benin
India
India visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Where to apply in Benin
India has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Indian citizens travelling to Benin
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Travel advice for India
- 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 India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in India
Beninese citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Beninese citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Beninese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
China and Myanmar require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Benin
Indian citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Benin and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for India?
Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Beninese citizens stay in India?
Beninese citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of India in Benin?
No. India has no embassy in Benin.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Indian citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Beninese citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.