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Benin visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Benin requires a visa from Russian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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 Russia
- Embassy of Benin in Moscow
Успенский переулок 7, 127006 Москва
Benin has 1 mission in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow.
Beninese citizens travelling to Russia
BeninRussia Visa required Russia 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.
Russian 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 Russian citizens can stay in Benin
How long Russian citizens may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Russian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; Russian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for Russian citizens
Niger requires Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to Russia
Beninese citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Benin requires a visa from Russian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Beninese embassy in Russia?
The Beninese embassy in Russia is in Moscow.
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 Russia?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Can Russian citizens enter Benin visa-free?
No; Russian 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.