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title: Benin visa for citizens of Australia
description: "Citizens of Australia need a visa for Benin and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: €50. Processing: 3–5 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Benin visa for citizens of Australia

Citizens of Australia 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/

## 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:** 3–5 days
- **Government fee:** €50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement showing sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Create an account on the Benin eVisa portal** — Register at https://evisa.gouv.bj/ with a valid email address
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload scanned copies of passport, photo, itinerary, hotel booking, bank statement, and vaccination certificate
4. **Pay the visa fee online** — Pay 50 EUR (single entry) or 75 EUR (multiple entry) via credit/debit card
5. **Receive eVisa by email** — Processing takes 3-5 business days; print the eVisa and present at border

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (bio-data page)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
- **Digital passport photo (white background)** (Identity): Recent, 35x45mm, JPEG format
- **Round-trip flight itinerary** (Travel): Confirmed booking showing entry and exit dates
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): For entire stay in Benin
- **Bank statement (last 3 months)** (Financial): Showing sufficient funds for the trip
- **International vaccination certificate (yellow fever)** (Supporting): Mandatory for entry into Benin
- **Travel insurance (optional but recommended)** (Supporting, optional): Covering medical expenses and repatriation

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of at least 100 EUR per day of stay
- Bank statement
- Credit card statement

Bank statement must be in English or French

## Good to know

- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry; failure to present may result in denial of entry.
- The eVisa is valid for 30 days from the date of issue, not from the date of entry.
- Ensure passport has at least two blank pages for entry/exit stamps.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields before submission
- **Invalid or expired passport** — Ensure passport validity exceeds 6 months from intended entry date
- **Missing required documents (e.g., vaccination certificate)** — Upload all mandatory documents in the correct format
- **Insufficient funds proof** — Provide a bank statement showing adequate balance for the trip duration

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Australia need a visa for Benin?

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

### How long can citizens of Australia stay in Benin?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Benin visa cost for citizens of Australia?

Government fee: €50.

### How long does Benin visa processing take?

Typically 3–5 days.

### What documents do citizens of Australia need for Benin?

Valid passport (bio-data page); Digital passport photo (white background); Round-trip flight itinerary; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; Bank statement (last 3 months); International vaccination certificate (yellow fever); 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/

## Sources

- [evisa.gouv.bj](https://evisa.gouv.bj/)

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