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title: Benin visa for citizens of Antigua and Barbuda
description: "Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda need a visa for Benin and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $100. Processing: 3–7 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Benin visa for citizens of Antigua and Barbuda

Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda need a visa for Benin and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://evisa.gouv.bj/en/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 3–7 days
- **Government fee:** $100
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Create an account on the eVisa portal** — Register at https://evisa.gouv.bj/en/ with a valid email address.
2. **Fill in the online application form** — Provide personal, passport, and travel details accurately.
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload scanned copies of passport, photo, vaccination certificate, flight booking, and accommodation.
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay the eVisa fee online using a credit/debit card (USD 100).
5. **Submit application and wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 3–7 business days.
6. **Receive eVisa via email** — If approved, the eVisa is sent as a PDF. Print and carry it.
7. **Present eVisa at Benin border** — Show the printed eVisa and passport upon arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least 2 blank pages
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): Recent, white background
- **International vaccination certificate (yellow fever)** (Health): Must have an international vaccination certificate
- **Return flight booking** (Travel): Confirmed onward/return ticket
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): For the entire stay
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Not required for eVisa application
- **Travel insurance** (Travel, optional): Recommended but not mandatory

## Good to know

- Vaccination certificate (yellow fever) is mandatory; without it entry may be denied.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application details** — Double-check all fields before submission.
- **Invalid or expired passport** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages.
- **Missing vaccination certificate** — Obtain yellow fever vaccination and carry the certificate.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Antigua and Barbuda need a visa for Benin?

Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda need a visa for Benin and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Antigua and Barbuda stay in Benin?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Benin visa cost for citizens of Antigua and Barbuda?

Government fee: $100.

### How long does Benin visa processing take?

Typically 3–7 days.

### What documents do citizens of Antigua and Barbuda need for Benin?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Passport-sized photograph; International vaccination certificate (yellow fever); Return flight booking; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; Proof of sufficient funds; and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Benin?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://evisa.gouv.bj/en/

## Sources

- [Benin - Travel - State Department](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Benin.html)
- Benin eVisa Online | Benin Visa Information and Application Guide (beninevisa.com, third-party site)
- United States Passport Visa for Benin — eVisa | Peninsula Visa (peninsulavisa.com, third-party site)
- [evisa.gouv.bj](https://evisa.gouv.bj/en/)

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