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title: Benin visa for citizens of Vatican City
description: "Citizens of Vatican City need a visa for Benin and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $100. Processing: 3–7 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Benin visa for citizens of Vatican City

Citizens of Vatican City 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)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 3–7 days
- **Government fee:** $100
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Must show sufficient funds for stay (e.g., bank statement).

## How to apply

1. **Access the eVisa portal** — Go to evisa.gouv.bj and create an account.
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details.
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload digital copies of all listed documents.
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay the 100 USD fee via credit card or online payment.
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing takes from 3 to 7 business days.
6. **Receive e-visa by email** — If approved, the e-visa is sent as a PDF to your email.
7. **Print and carry the e-visa** — Present printed e-visa at border upon arrival in Benin.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages)** (Identity): Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry.
- **Passport-size photograph (digital, white background)** (Identity): Must be recent and meet ICAO standards.
- **International vaccination certificate (yellow fever)** (Supporting): Required by Benin for all travelers.
- **Travel itinerary / flight booking** (Travel): Can show onward/return ticket.
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): Must cover entire stay.
- **Bank statement (last 3 months)** (Financial): Demonstrates sufficient funds for stay.
- **Copy of passport data page** (Identity): Upload clear scan.
- **Travel insurance (recommended)** (Supporting, optional): Covers medical emergencies during stay.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of $100 per day of stay
- Personal bank statement (last 3 months)
- Credit card statement
- Traveler's checks

Proof of sufficient funds is required at entry; bank statement is sufficient.

## Good to know

- Vaccination certificate is mandatory – a yellow fever vaccination is required.
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity from date of entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application details** — Double-check all entered information before submission.
- **Invalid or expired passport** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and has 2 blank pages.
- **Missing required documents** — Upload all required documents in correct format.
- **Unacceptable photograph** — Use a recent, clear, white-background passport photo.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Vatican City need a visa for Benin?

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

### How long can citizens of Vatican City stay in Benin?

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $100.

### How long does Benin visa processing take?

Typically 3–7 days.

### What documents do citizens of Vatican City need for Benin?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages); Passport-size photograph (digital, white background); International vaccination certificate (yellow fever); Travel itinerary / flight booking; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; Bank statement (last 3 months); and 2 more.

### 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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