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Benin visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
German citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- 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 Germany
- Honorary Consulate of Benin in Troisdorf
53844 Troisdorf, Oberstraße 18
- Honorary Consulate of Benin in Saarbrücken
Puccinistraße 2, 66119 Saarbrücken
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All missions of Benin in Germany
Benin has 3 missions in Germany. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Troisdorf, Saarbrücken and Munich.
Beninese citizens travelling to Germany
BeninGermany Visa required Germany 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 Germany 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).
Good to know
How long German citizens can stay in Benin
How long German citizens may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How German citizens apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; German citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for German citizens
Niger requires German citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to Germany
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Benin?
German citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Benin in Germany?
No. Benin has no embassy in Germany, only honorary consulates in Troisdorf, Saarbrücken and Munich.
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 Germany?
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Can German citizens enter Benin visa-free?
No; German 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.