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Benin visa for Danish citizens
Entry requirement
Danish 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 Denmark
Benin has no embassy or consulate in Denmark on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Beninese citizens travelling to Denmark
BeninDenmark Visa required Denmark 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.
Danish 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).
Good to know
How long Danish citizens can stay in Benin
How long Danish citizens may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Danish citizens apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; Danish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for Danish citizens
Niger requires Danish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to Denmark
Beninese citizens need a visa for Denmark, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Danish citizens need a visa for Benin?
Danish citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Benin in Denmark?
No. Benin has no embassy in Denmark.
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 Denmark?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Denmark, obtained before travel.
Can Danish citizens enter Benin visa-free?
No; Danish 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.