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title: Benin visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
description: "Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Benin and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $70. Processing: 3–5 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Benin visa for citizens of Timor-Leste

Citizens of Timor-Leste 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 · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 3–5 days
- **Government fee:** $70
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Create account** — Register on the Benin eVisa portal at https://evisa.bj
2. **Complete application** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details
3. **Upload documents** — Submit passport copy, photo, itinerary, hotel, and vaccination certificate
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the visa fee online via credit card or other methods
5. **Receive eVisa** — eVisa is sent by email; print it for travel

## Documents checklist

- **Passport copy** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- **Passport photo** (Identity): Recent, white background
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel): Flight bookings
- **Hotel reservation** (Travel): Confirmed for the entire stay
- **International vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Yellow fever vaccination required

## Good to know

- Must have an international vaccination certificate for yellow fever.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry
- **Missing vaccination certificate** — Obtain yellow fever vaccination before applying

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Benin?

Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Benin and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Timor-Leste stay in Benin?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Benin visa cost for citizens of Timor-Leste?

Government fee: $70.

### How long does Benin visa processing take?

Typically 3–5 days.

### What documents do citizens of Timor-Leste need for Benin?

Passport copy; Passport photo; Travel itinerary; Hotel reservation; International vaccination certificate.

### 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

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

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