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Poland visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Poland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Poland 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
- Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases
For the tourist visa, Poland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl. Processing time, as Poland states it: Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Polish missions in Benin
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Cotonou
Lot 2085 Menontin, Rue 2907, 06 BP 56 Kotonu, Cotonou
Poland has 1 mission in Benin. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Cotonou.
Polish citizens travelling to Benin
PolandBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Poland
Travel advice for Poland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Before travelling from Benin to Poland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Poland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Poland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Poland (updated 20 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Poland
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
Poland has no embassy or career consulate in Benin, and its honorary consulate in Cotonou normally does not issue visas. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of Poland accredited to Benin from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Poland for visas; the official visa portal of Poland names the right place.
Poland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Poland lets Beninese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Benin
Polish citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Poland?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Poland in Benin?
No. Poland has no embassy in Benin, only honorary consulates in Cotonou.
How much does the Poland tourist visa cost?
Poland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Benin?
Polish citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Can Beninese citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Poland 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.