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title: Benin visa for citizens of India
description: "Citizens of India 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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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Benin visa for citizens of India

Citizens of India 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 · Benin eVisa (30 days, single or multiple entry)
- **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

## How to apply

1. **Open the official portal** — Go to evisa.bj, the official Benin eVisa website.
2. **Choose visa type** — Select 30-day single entry (50 EUR) or 30-day multiple entry (75 EUR).
3. **Complete the online form** — Enter personal, passport and travel details.
4. **Upload documents** — Upload passport scan, photo and supporting documents.
5. **Pay the fee online** — Pay by card and keep the payment confirmation.
6. **Receive eVisa by email** — Print the approved eVisa to present on arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport bio page scan** (Identity): Valid at least 6 months beyond arrival.
- **Digital passport photo** (Identity): Recent colour photo against plain background.
- **International vaccination certificate (yellow fever)** (Supporting): Mandatory per the official entry requirement.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Benin.
- **Hotel booking or accommodation proof** (Travel): For the duration of the stay.
- **Credit/debit card for online payment** (Financial): To pay the eVisa fee online.

## Good to know

- An international vaccination certificate (yellow fever) is mandatory.
- Multiple-entry 30-day eVisa costs 75 EUR versus 50 EUR for single entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity under 6 months** — Renew passport before applying.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Obtain and carry the international vaccination certificate.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: €50.

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

Passport bio page scan; Digital passport photo; International vaccination certificate (yellow fever); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or accommodation proof; Credit/debit card for online payment.

### 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

- Benin eVisa for India Citizens (benin-e-visa.com, third-party site)
- Benin eVisa | Apply for a Benin eVisa Online (beninevisa.com, third-party site)
- Benin Visa for India Citizens 2026 | Requirements & Application (travelvisastack.com, third-party site)
- [evisa.bj](https://evisa.bj)

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