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Benin visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Benin visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 Costa Rica
Benin has no embassy or consulate in Costa Rica on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Beninese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
BeninCosta Rica Visa required Costa Rica visa for citizens of Benin
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.
Costa Rican 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 4 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Benin (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Benin
How long Costa Rican citizens may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; Costa Rican citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Niger requires Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Benin?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Benin in Costa Rica?
No. Benin has no embassy in Costa Rica.
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 Costa Rica?
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Benin visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Benin.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.