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Benin visa for Colombian citizens
Entry requirement
Colombian citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Benin visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Benin visa?
Benin eVisa – tourist or visit visa (30 days single or multiple entry, 90 days multiple entry)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 or 90 days, as chosen; the decree caps the tourist or visit visa at 90 days, renewable once for the same length
- Fee
- €50
- Processing time
- One hour to 96 hours
For the e-Visa, Benin’s official sources give a standard fee of €50, and applications are made on evisa.bj. Processing time, as Benin states it: One hour to 96 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: 30 or 90 days, as chosen; the decree caps the tourist or visit visa at 90 days, renewable once for the same length.
Where to apply in Colombia
Benin has no embassy or consulate in Colombia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Beninese citizens travelling to Colombia
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Travel advice for Benin
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all 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.
Colombian citizens planning a trip to Benin can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Benin at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 6 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Benin (updated 15 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Benin (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Colombian citizens can stay in Benin
How long Colombian citizens may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Colombian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; Colombian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for Colombian citizens
Niger requires Colombian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to Colombia
Beninese citizens need a visa for Colombia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Colombia and Benin.
Frequently asked questions
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Colombian citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Benin in Colombia?
No. Benin has no embassy in Colombia.
How much does the Benin e-Visa cost?
Benin’s official sources give a standard fee of €50 for the e-Visa. Processing time: One hour to 96 hours.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Colombia?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Colombia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Colombian citizens enter Benin visa-free?
No; Colombian citizens need an e-Visa for Benin.
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.