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title: Benin visa for citizens of the Maldives
description: "Citizens of the Maldives need a visa for Benin and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: €50. Processing: Up to 3 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Benin visa for citizens of the Maldives

Citizens of the Maldives 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/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (30 days, single entry)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** Up to 3 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:** Not explicitly required, but may be requested

## How to apply

1. **Prepare Digital Documents** — Scan passport bio page and get a digital passport photo ready
2. **Create Account on Benin eVisa Portal** — Register at https://evisa.gouv.bj/
3. **Complete Online Application Form** — Fill personal, travel, and accommodation details
4. **Upload Required Documents** — Attach passport scan, photo, accommodation proof, flight itinerary, and vaccination certificate
5. **Pay eVisa Fee Online** — Pay 50 EUR (single entry) via credit/debit card
6. **Wait for Processing** — Processing typically takes up to 3 business days
7. **Receive eVisa by Email** — Print the eVisa approval to present upon arrival
8. **Travel to Benin** — Present printed eVisa and passport at border, along with yellow fever vaccination card

## Documents checklist

- **Passport bio-data page scan** (Identity): Must be valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Passport-size photograph (digital)** (Identity): White background, recent
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)** (Travel): Hotel reservation or host letter
- **Return flight itinerary or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight booking showing departure from Benin
- **International vaccination certificate (yellow fever)** (Supporting): Must be presented upon arrival, may be requested in eVisa application
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or sponsor letter, not always requested

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement
- Sponsor letter

Proof of funds not always required but recommended to have at least 200 EUR per day of stay

## Good to know

- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers to Benin
- eVisa must be obtained before travel; arrivals without visa may be denied entry
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity from date of entry

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application information** — Double-check all fields and upload correct documents
- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Missing required documents (especially yellow fever certificate)** — Check document checklist and upload all mandatory files

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the Maldives need a visa for Benin?

Citizens of the Maldives need a visa for Benin and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (30 days, single entry).

### How long can citizens of the Maldives stay in Benin?

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: €50.

### How long does Benin visa processing take?

Typically Up to 3 days.

### What documents do citizens of the Maldives need for Benin?

Passport bio-data page scan; Passport-size photograph (digital); Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter); Return flight itinerary or onward ticket; International vaccination certificate (yellow fever); Proof of sufficient funds.

### 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/

## Sources

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

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