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Benin visa for Finnish citizens
Entry requirement
Benin requires a visa from Finnish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Beninese missions in Finland
- Honorary Consulate of Benin in Helsinki
Annankatu 31-33, 00100 Helsinki
Benin has 1 mission in Finland. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Helsinki.
Beninese citizens travelling to Finland
BeninFinland Visa required Finland 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.
Finnish 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 Finnish citizens can stay in Benin
How long Finnish citizens may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Finnish citizens apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; Finnish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for Finnish citizens
Niger requires Finnish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to Finland
Beninese citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Benin?
Benin requires a visa from Finnish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Benin in Finland?
No. Benin has no embassy in Finland, only honorary consulates in Helsinki.
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 Finland?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
Can Finnish citizens enter Benin visa-free?
No; Finnish 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.