What You Need to Know About Benin E-Visa Application
Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is a country located on the Gulf of Guinea coast in West Africa. Its capital is Porto-Novo, and it is considered one of the African countries that attracts foreign visitors with its natural beauty and features reflecting African culture.
Turkish citizens who hold ordinary, special and service passports are required to obtain a visa to travel to Benin. Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visas for travels to Benin not exceeding 90 days.
According to Benin visa policy, foreign nationals subject to visa are granted electronic Benin tourist visas for short-term visits for a period of 1 to 3 months. Benin Republic does not have a visa on arrival (visa on arrival).
Benin E-Visa Application Procedures
To obtain a Benin visa, you must apply online via evisa.bj . It is recommended that you complete your visa application at least 7 days and at most 90 days before your travel date to Benin. If your Benin e-visa application is completed completely, it will be finalized within 1 to 96 hours and an e-visa approval will be sent to your e-mail address.
You must download the Benin electronic visa file sent to your e-mail address as .pdf and print it. At the Benin border gate, you must present the printed e-visa, your passport and the mandatory yellow fever vaccination certificate to the border guard.
Required Documents for Benin Visa
The documents required to obtain a Benin visa are listed below.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months as of the application date
- E-visa application form (online)
- Proof that you will leave Benin (letter from employer, student certificate, etc.)
- Proof of financial situation (bank statement, pay slip, etc.)
- International yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Credit card for visa fee payment
Benin Visa Fees in 2024
Benin visa fees vary depending on the duration of travel and the number of entries. In 2024, the 30-day Benin visa application fee is 50 EUR for a single-entry visa and 75 EUR for a multiple-entry visa. The Benin 90-day visa application fee is 100 EUR. You must pay the Benin visa fee by credit card (Mastercard or Visa Card) during the online application.
Benin Republic Easy Visa Procedure
To apply for a Benin e-visa, simply scan the identity information page of your passport and send it to our center via e-mail. Online form filling, reservation and fee payment procedures are completed by our visa consultant within 24 hours.