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title: Benin visa for citizens of Lebanon
description: "Citizens of Lebanon 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 Lebanon

Citizens of Lebanon 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 (Single Entry, 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

## How to apply

1. **Submit initial request** — Enter your email address, passport number, and passport expiry date on the eVisa portal and click 'Send'.
2. **Confirm your application via email** — Open the confirmation email and click the link to proceed with the application.
3. **Fill in personal, visa, travel, and passport details** — Complete the four-part online form with accurate information matching your passport.
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Click 'Confirm and Pay', then complete the payment on the secure payment platform.
5. **Track and print eVisa** — After payment, you receive a reference number to track your application. Once approved, print the eVisa authorization to present at the border.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay.
- **Passport-sized digital photograph** (Identity): Must meet standard passport photo requirements (white background, recent).
- **International vaccination certificate (yellow fever)** (Supporting): Required for entry; must be presented at border.
- **Return or onward flight ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Benin.

## Good to know

- Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
- Must have an international vaccination certificate (yellow fever).
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or inaccurate information on the application form** — Double-check all entries, especially name spelling and passport number.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew your passport before applying.
- **Incorrect or low-quality photograph** — Use a recent, high-resolution photo with white background.
- **Failure to pay the visa fee** — Ensure payment is completed successfully.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Lebanon need a visa for Benin and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa (Single Entry, 30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: €50.

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

Valid passport; Passport-sized digital photograph; International vaccination certificate (yellow fever); Return or onward flight ticket.

### 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

- [Obtenir visa - dei.gouv.bj](https://dei.gouv.bj/obtenir_evisa/)
- [e-Visa - Plateforme officielle de demande de visa pour le Bénin](https://evisa.bj/?_locale=en)
- Benin eVisa for Lebanon Citizens - Complete Application Guide (benin-e-visa.com, third-party site)
- [evisa.bj](https://evisa.bj/)

## More

- [Benin visa for every passport](/visa/benin)
- [Every destination for Lebanon passport holders](/visa/passport/lebanon)