Benin
Russia
Russia visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at benin.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Benin
- Embassy of Russia in Cotonou
Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou
Russia has 1 mission in Benin, with its embassy in Cotonou.
Russian citizens travelling to Benin
RussiaBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Benin to Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Russia
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Cotonou, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Benin
Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Russia?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Where is the Russian embassy in Benin?
The Russian embassy in Benin is in Cotonou.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Can Beninese citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Russia 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.