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Benin visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Dutch citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Benin visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at consulaatvanbenin.nl
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 the Netherlands
- Honorary Consulate of Benin in The Hague
Benoordenhoutseweg 23, 2596BA 's-Gravenhage
Benin has 1 mission in the Netherlands. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: The Hague.
Beninese citizens travelling to the Netherlands
BeninNetherlands Visa required Netherlands 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.
Dutch 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Dutch citizens can stay in Benin
How long Dutch citizens may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Dutch citizens apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; Dutch citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for Dutch citizens
Niger requires Dutch citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to the Netherlands
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Benin?
Dutch citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Benin in the Netherlands?
No. Benin has no embassy in the Netherlands, only honorary consulates in The Hague.
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 the Netherlands?
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Can Dutch citizens enter Benin visa-free?
No; Dutch 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.