Benin
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Turkey visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kotonu-be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in Benin
Turkey has 1 mission in Benin, with its embassy in Cotonou.
Turkish citizens travelling to Benin
TurkeyBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from Benin to Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Turkey 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 Turkish embassy in Cotonou, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Benin
Turkish citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Benin?
The Turkish embassy in Benin is in Cotonou.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Benin?
Turkish citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Can Beninese citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Turkey 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.