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title: Benin visa for citizens of Austria
description: "Citizens of Austria need a visa for Benin and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: €50. Processing: 3–7 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Benin visa for citizens of Austria

Citizens of Austria 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.*

Application site: https://evisa.bj/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (30 days, single entry)
- **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:** €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 or proof of sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Create an account on the Benin eVisa portal** — Register at https://evisa.bj/ with a valid email
2. **Fill in the online application form** — Provide personal, passport, and travel details
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload passport scan, photo, vaccination certificate, flight itinerary, hotel booking, and bank statement
4. **Pay the visa fee online** — Pay €50 for single entry or €75 for multiple entry via credit/debit card
5. **Submit application and wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 3–7 days
6. **Receive e-Visa by email** — Print the e-Visa and present it on arrival in Benin

## Documents checklist

- **Passport bio-data page** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): Digital photo meeting ICAO standards
- **International vaccination certificate (yellow fever)** (Supporting): Mandatory for all travellers
- **Round-trip flight itinerary or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Benin
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): For entire stay
- **Bank statement (last 3 months)** (Financial): Sufficient funds for stay
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for stay (no fixed amount specified)
- Bank statement

Must show ability to cover accommodation and expenses

## Good to know

- Vaccination certificate (yellow fever) is mandatory for entry
- eVisa must be used within 30 days of issuance
- Overstay may result in fines or deportation

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect documents** — Double-check all uploaded files and information before submission
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
- **Missing vaccination certificate** — Obtain yellow fever vaccination and upload the certificate

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: €50.

### How long does Benin visa processing take?

Typically 3–7 days.

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

Passport bio-data page; Passport-size photograph; International vaccination certificate (yellow fever); Round-trip flight itinerary or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; Bank statement (last 3 months); and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://evisa.bj/. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

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

## More

- [Benin visa for every passport](/visa/benin)
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