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Thailand visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens need a visa for Thailand, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Thailand visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Thailand visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Thai embassy or consulate handling the application, for example at least 5 to 10 working days in Bucharest or about 14 working days in Islamabad after a complete application
Apply on Thai e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand)
Thailand’s official site for the e-Visa is thaievisa.go.th. Processing time, as Thailand states it: Set by the Thai embassy or consulate handling the application, for example at least 5 to 10 working days in Bucharest or about 14 working days in Islamabad after a complete application.
Where to apply in Benin
Thailand has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Thai citizens travelling to Benin
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Travel advice for Thailand
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential 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 Thailand, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Thailand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 6 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Thailand (updated 12 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Thailand (updated 26 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Thailand
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Thailand is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Thailand is applied for online on its official government portal; Beninese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Thailand’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Malaysia admits Beninese citizens visa-free. Myanmar requires Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Thai citizens travelling to Benin
Benin requires a visa from Thai citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Benin and Thailand.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Thailand, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Thailand in Benin?
No. Thailand has no embassy in Benin.
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Benin?
Benin requires a visa from Thai citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Beninese citizens enter Thailand visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for Thailand.
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.