Timor-Leste
Benin
Benin visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
Citizens of Timor-Leste 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
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 Timor-Leste
Benin has no embassy or consulate in Timor-Leste on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Beninese citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
BeninTimor-Leste Visa on arrival Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste 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 15 December 2025) 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 citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in Benin
How long citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Timor-Leste apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Timor-Leste carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste
Niger requires citizens of Timor-Leste to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste issues Beninese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Benin?
Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Benin in Timor-Leste?
No. Benin has no embassy in Timor-Leste.
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 Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste issues Beninese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter Benin visa-free?
No; citizens of Timor-Leste 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.