How Indian passport holders get a visa for Benin: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — apply online via evisa.bj
- Government fee: USD 55-100 (~₹4,600-8,400) depending on duration. Single or multiple entry.
- Processing time: 1 hour to 96 hours (4 days). Apply at least 7 days before travel for safety.
- Maximum stay: 30 days to 90 days after arrival depending on visa type chosen.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 75/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 1 blank page
- Recent passport-style photo
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel bookings
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
- Proof of funds
How & where to apply
Apply on the official Benin eVisa portal — evisa.bj. Approved eVisa emailed within 24-96 hours. Benin eVisa (official, evisa.bj)
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Cotonou (COO) for non-Beninese destinations does not require entry.
How Benin compares in Africa
With an ease score of 75/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Benin uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇯 Benin | eVisa — apply online via evisa.bj | USD 55-100 (~₹4,600-8,400) depending on duration. Single or multiple entry. | 1 hour to 96 hours (4 days). Apply at least 7 days before travel for safety. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Fast and online — among the easiest African eVisas. Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://evisa.bj/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Benin?
eVisa — apply online via evisa.bj. Fast and online — among the easiest African eVisas. Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Benin visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 1 blank page; Recent passport-style photo; Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel bookings; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory); Proof of funds
How long does a Benin visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 1 hour to 96 hours (4 days). Apply at least 7 days before travel for safety.. Government fee: USD 55-100 (~₹4,600-8,400) depending on duration. Single or multiple entry.. Maximum stay: 30 days to 90 days after arrival depending on visa type chosen..
How do Indians apply for a Benin visa?
Apply on the official Benin eVisa portal — evisa.bj. Approved eVisa emailed within 24-96 hours. Official source: https://evisa.bj/
Is a Benin visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 75/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Benin visa online or on arrival?
Benin uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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