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Benin visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao 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 Laos
Benin has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Beninese citizens travelling to Laos
BeninLaos Visa on arrival Laos 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.
Lao 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 Lao citizens can stay in Benin
How long Lao citizens may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; Lao citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Niger requires Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to Laos
Beninese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Benin?
Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Benin in Laos?
No. Benin has no embassy in Laos.
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 Laos?
Beninese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Benin visa-free?
No; Lao 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.