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title: Benin visa for citizens of Croatia
description: "Citizens of Croatia 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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# Benin visa for citizens of Croatia

Citizens of Croatia 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 single/multiple)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **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 for last 3 months showing sufficient funds

## How to apply

1. **Create an account on the Benin eVisa portal** — Go to evisa.gouv.bj/en/ and register with your email.
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately.
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload digital copies of passport, photo, flight, accommodation, vaccination certificate, and proof of funds.
4. **Pay the eVisa fee online** — Pay 50 EUR for single entry or 75 EUR for multiple entry via credit card.
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing takes 3 to 7 business days.
6. **Receive eVisa by email** — Approved eVisa is sent as a PDF. Print and carry it for arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages
- **Passport-sized photo** (Identity): Digital photo meeting ICAO standards
- **Flight itinerary or booking** (Travel): Round-trip or onward flight booking
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): For all nights of stay
- **International vaccination certificate (yellow fever)** (Supporting): Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or sponsor letter
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of ~200 USD per day of stay
- Bank statements
- Sponsor letter

Sponsor letter must be accompanied by sponsor's bank statement

## Good to know

- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory; without it, you may be denied entry.
- eVisa must be used within 30 days of issuance.
- Carry a printed copy of the eVisa and passport for immigration inspection.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields before submission.
- **Invalid or missing vaccination certificate** — Get yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before travel.
- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- **Fraudulent documents or misrepresentation** — Submit only genuine documents.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: €50.

### How long does Benin visa processing take?

Typically 3–7 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-sized photo; Flight itinerary or booking; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; International vaccination certificate (yellow fever); 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

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

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