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Benin visa for Qatari citizens
Entry requirement
Qatari citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- 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 Qatar
Benin has no embassy or consulate in Qatar on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Beninese citizens travelling to Qatar
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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.
Before travelling from Qatar to Benin, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Qatari citizens can stay in Benin
How long Qatari citizens may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Qatari citizens apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; Qatari citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for Qatari citizens
Niger requires Qatari citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to Qatar
Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for Qatar, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Qatar and Benin.
Frequently asked questions
Do Qatari citizens need a visa for Benin?
Qatari citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Benin in Qatar?
No. Benin has no embassy in Qatar.
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 Qatar?
Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for Qatar, applied for online before travel.
Can Qatari citizens enter Benin visa-free?
No; Qatari 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.