United Arab Emirates
Benin
Benin visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- 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 United Arab Emirates
Benin has no embassy or consulate in United Arab Emirates on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Beninese citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
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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.
Before travelling from the United Arab Emirates 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 4 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Benin (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in Benin
Emirati citizens may stay in Benin for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Benin.
How Emirati citizens apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; Emirati citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
Burkina Faso admits Emirati citizens visa-free. Niger requires Emirati citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Beninese citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and Benin.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Benin?
Emirati citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Benin?
Emirati citizens can stay in Benin for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Benin in the United Arab Emirates?
No. Benin has no embassy in the United Arab Emirates.
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 United Arab Emirates?
Beninese citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Emirati citizens enter Benin visa-free?
No; Emirati 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.