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