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Benin visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Benin visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at beninembassy.us
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
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 the United States
- Embassy of Benin in Washington D.C.
Kalorama Road Northwest 2124, 20008 Washington
Benin has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Beninese citizens travelling to the United States
BeninUnited States Visa required United States 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.
US citizens 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 US citizens can stay in Benin
How long US citizens may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for US citizens
Niger requires US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to the United States
Beninese citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Benin?
US citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Beninese embassy in the United States?
The Beninese embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
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 States?
Beninese citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Can US citizens enter Benin visa-free?
No; US 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.