Benin Visa Requirements for American Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: American passport holders apply for a Benin e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: EUR 50. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | EUR 50 — ic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50 EUR), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75 EUR), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make |
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Frequently asked
How long can American citizens stay in Benin?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
EUR 50 — ic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50 EUR), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75 EUR), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make.
What documents are required?
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://evisa.bj
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — evisa.bj.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for United States citizens” and “Visa policy of Benin”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.