St Lucia
Benin
Benin visa for citizens of St Lucia
Entry requirement
Citizens of St Lucia need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
- 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 St Lucia
Benin has no embassy or consulate in St Lucia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Beninese citizens travelling to St Lucia
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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.
Citizens of St Lucia 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 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 St Lucia can stay in Benin
How long citizens of St Lucia may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of St Lucia apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of St Lucia carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for citizens of St Lucia
Niger requires citizens of St Lucia to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to St Lucia
Beninese citizens receive their visa for St Lucia at the border; it covers up to 42 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of St Lucia need a visa for Benin?
Citizens of St Lucia need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Benin in St Lucia?
No. Benin has no embassy in St Lucia.
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 St Lucia?
Beninese citizens receive their visa for St Lucia at the border; it covers up to 42 days.
Can citizens of St Lucia enter Benin visa-free?
No; citizens of St Lucia 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.