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title: Benin visa for citizens of France
description: Citizens of France need a visa for Benin and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Benin visa for citizens of France

Citizens of France 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
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Fill out online application form** — Visit the official eVisa portal and complete the application with personal details.
2. **Upload required documents** — Scan and upload passport, photo, itinerary, hotel booking, and vaccination certificate.
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the visa processing fee using a credit/debit card.
4. **Wait for processing** — The visa is processed electronically; you will receive the eVisa via email.
5. **Print the eVisa** — Print a copy of the eVisa to present upon arrival in Benin.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (information page scan)** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): Taken within last 6 months, white background
- **Travel itinerary (round-trip flight booking)** (Travel)
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel)
- **International vaccination certificate (yellow fever)** (Supporting): Must be obtained at least 10 days before travel
- **Valid email address for notification** (Identity)

## Good to know

- Ensure you have a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, as it is mandatory for entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or unclear uploaded documents** — Ensure all scans are legible and in the required format.
- **Invalid passport validity** — Check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Valid passport (information page scan); Passport-size photograph; Travel itinerary (round-trip flight booking); Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; International vaccination certificate (yellow fever); Valid email address for notification.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Benin visa for every passport](/visa/benin)
- [Every destination for France passport holders](/visa/passport/france)