Solomon Islands
Benin
Benin visa for citizens of the Solomon Islands
Entry requirement
Benin requires a visa from citizens of the Solomon Islands, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Benin visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 Solomon Islands
Benin has no embassy or consulate in Solomon Islands on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Beninese citizens travelling to the Solomon Islands
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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.
For a trip from the Solomon Islands 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 4 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Benin (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Solomon Islands can stay in Benin
How long citizens of the Solomon Islands may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Solomon Islands apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of the Solomon Islands carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for citizens of the Solomon Islands
Niger requires citizens of the Solomon Islands to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to the Solomon Islands
Beninese citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Solomon Islands need a visa for Benin?
Benin requires a visa from citizens of the Solomon Islands, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Benin in the Solomon Islands?
No. Benin has no embassy in the Solomon Islands.
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 Solomon Islands?
Beninese citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of the Solomon Islands enter Benin visa-free?
No; citizens of the Solomon Islands need an e-Visa for Benin.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.