United Kingdom visa for Beninese citizens

For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, The United Kingdom covers Benin from its embassy in Abidjan, Ivory Coast (741 km from Porto-Novo). Measured from Porto-Novo, other British embassies and consulates are closest in Lagos, Nigeria (89 km) and Accra, Ghana (326 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Benin is decided by the United Kingdom, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

For a trip from Benin to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

How long Beninese citizens can stay in the United Kingdom

How long Beninese citizens may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Beninese citizens apply

The United Kingdom has no embassy or career consulate in Benin. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of the United Kingdom accredited to Benin from abroad; the official visa portal of the United Kingdom names the right place.

The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Beninese citizens

Ireland requires Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

British citizens travelling to Benin

Benin requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa.