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Benin visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnamese citizens 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 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 Vietnam
Benin has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Beninese citizens travelling to Vietnam
BeninVietnam e-Visa Vietnam 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.
Vietnamese 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 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 Vietnamese citizens can stay in Benin
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in Benin is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Benin is applied for online on its official government portal; Vietnamese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Benin’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Niger requires Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Beninese citizens travelling to Vietnam
Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Vietnam and Benin.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Benin?
Vietnamese citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Benin in Vietnam?
No. Benin has no embassy in Vietnam.
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 Vietnam?
Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Benin visa-free?
No; Vietnamese 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.