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

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

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## 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
- **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. **Prepare documents** — Gather passport, photo, vaccination certificate, flight and hotel bookings, and bank statement.
2. **Complete online application** — Fill out the eVisa application form on the official Benin eVisa portal.
3. **Upload documents** — Scan and upload all required documents as per instructions.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the 50 EUR fee online via credit/debit card.
5. **Receive eVisa by email** — Wait for processing; approved eVisa will be sent via email.
6. **Print eVisa** — Print a copy to present upon arrival in Benin.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): Recent, white background, 35x45mm
- **Completed eVisa application form** (Identity): Fill online via official portal
- **International vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Yellow fever vaccination required
- **Round-trip flight itinerary** (Travel): Confirmed return or onward ticket
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): For entire stay in Benin
- **Bank statement (last 3 months)** (Financial): Show 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

Bank statement must be recent (last 3 months) and show adequate funds.

## Good to know

- International vaccination certificate (yellow fever) is mandatory.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date.
- eVisa is valid for 30 days single entry only.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields before submission.
- **Missing or invalid vaccination certificate** — Ensure yellow fever vaccination is up to date and certificate is provided.
- **Insufficient funds proof** — Provide a bank statement showing adequate balance for the stay.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: €50.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photograph; Completed eVisa application form; International vaccination certificate; Round-trip flight itinerary; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; and 2 more.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Sign in to the IRCC portal](https://portal-portail.apps.cic.gc.ca/en)
- Benin evisa 2026: how to apply, fees and documents (ouidahorigins.com, third-party site)
- Benin Electronic Visa (eVisa): Requirements, Fees, Processing Time ... (desinri.com, third-party site)

## More

- [Benin visa for every passport](/visa/benin)
- [Every destination for Canada passport holders](/visa/passport/canada)