Benin
Italy
Italy visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Italy requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Benin
Italy has 1 mission in Benin. Consulates: Cotonou.
Italian citizens travelling to Benin
ItalyBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
Beninese citizens planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Italy
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italy’s consulate in Cotonou, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Beninese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Benin
Benin requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Benin requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Beninese citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Italy 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.