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Benin visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Benin requires a visa from Turkish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Benin visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at beninhc.com
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
- e-Visa 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
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per entry
- Student visa Maximum stay: Up to 12 months
- Work visa Maximum stay: Up to 12 months
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 Turkey
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- Honorary Consulate of Benin in Ankara
Azerbaycan Caddesi 34, 34485 Ankara
- Honorary Consulate of Benin in Istanbul
Azerbaycan Caddesi 3B, 34485 Istanbul
All missions of Benin in Turkey
Benin has 3 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Ankara and Istanbul.
Beninese citizens travelling to Turkey
BeninTurkey Visa required Turkey 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.
Before travelling from Turkey to Benin, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Turkish citizens can stay in Benin
How long Turkish citizens may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; Turkish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Niger requires Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkey requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Benin?
Benin requires a visa from Turkish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Beninese embassy in Turkey?
The Beninese embassy in Turkey is in Ankara.
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 Turkey?
Turkey requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Turkish citizens enter Benin visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.