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Benin visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 7 missions
- Visa guide
- Benin visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at benin-ambassade.fr
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
Benin’s e-Visa costs €50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 France
- Embassy of Benin in Paris
87, avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 Paris
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- Consulate of Benin in Bordeaux
Cours de la Libération 23, Bordeaux
- Honorary Consulate of Benin in Marseille
21, rue Grignan, 13006 Marseille
- Honorary Consulate of Benin in Lyon
95, avenue du Maréchal de Saxe, 69003 Lyon
- Honorary Consulate of Benin in Bordeaux
85 rue Peyronnet, 33800 Bordeaux
All missions of Benin in France
Benin has 7 missions in France, with its embassy in Paris. Consulates: Paris, Marseille and Bordeaux. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Marseille, Lyon and Bordeaux.
Beninese citizens travelling to France
BeninFrance Visa required France 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.
For a trip from France to Benin, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 French citizens can stay in Benin
How long French citizens may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How French citizens apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; French citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for French citizens
Niger requires French citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to France
Beninese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Benin?
French citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Beninese embassy in France?
The Beninese embassy in France is in Paris; there are also consulates in Paris, Marseille and Bordeaux.
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 France?
Beninese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Can French citizens enter Benin visa-free?
No; French 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.