What documents does a United Kingdom citizen need for a Benin visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry - Completed online e-visa application at evisa.gouv.bj - A digital passport-style photo upload - Scanned copy of your passport bio page - Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter) - Proof of yellow fever vaccination - a certified International Certificate of Vaccination is required for entry into Benin - Travel health insurance: not mandatory but recommended - No biometrics required for the e-visa itself

What types of visas can United Kingdom citizens get for Benin?

- Short-stay tourist/business e-visa: single entry, valid for 30 days from the date of entry, approx XOF 46,000 (around USD 75) - Multiple-entry e-visa: available for business travellers, valid for up to 90 days, approx XOF 50,000+ (around USD 85+) - For work or long-term stay, a long-stay visa/residence permit must be arranged through the Beninese embassy or local authorities after arrival

How do United Kingdom citizens apply for a Benin visa?

- Apply at the official portal evisa.gouv.bj - Register an account, complete the application with passport and trip details, and upload your photo, passport scan and yellow fever certificate - Pay the fee online by card - Processing typically takes up to 72 hours; approval is sent by email as a PDF to print and present on arrival together with your passport - Print or save the approval digitally, it is checked at the port of entry alongside your yellow fever certificate

How much does a Benin visa cost for United Kingdom citizens?

- Single-entry 30-day e-visa: approx XOF 46,000 (around USD 75) - Multiple-entry e-visa: approx XOF 50,000+ (around USD 85+) - No separate VFS/BLS fee - processed entirely through the government portal - Standard processing: up to 72 hours - Express processing: available on the portal for an additional fee, often reducing turnaround to 24-48 hours

What should United Kingdom citizens know before traveling to Benin?

- Apply at least a week before travel to allow for standard processing and any follow-up document requests - Make sure your yellow fever vaccination certificate is valid and uploaded clearly, missing or illegible certificates are a common cause of delay or rejection - Common rejection reasons: blurry photo uploads, passport scans with glare, or mismatched name/date details - Carry a printed copy of your e-visa approval and yellow fever certificate together, both are checked on arrival - The e-visa does not extend automatically - arrange any extension with local immigration authorities well before it expires

Benin Visa for United Kingdom Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

British citizens need an e-visa to enter Benin, applied for online in advance at evisa.gouv.bj; the standard single-entry tourist e-visa costs around XOF 46,000 (roughly USD 75) and is typically processed within 72 hours.

Guide last updated October 5, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry
Completed online e-visa application at evisa.gouv.bj
A digital passport-style photo upload
Scanned copy of your passport bio page
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
Proof of yellow fever vaccination - a certified International Certificate of Vaccination is required for entry into Benin
Travel health insurance: not mandatory but recommended
No biometrics required for the e-visa itself

Visa types

Short-stay tourist/business e-visa: single entry, valid for 30 days from the date of entry, approx XOF 46,000 (around USD 75)
Multiple-entry e-visa: available for business travellers, valid for up to 90 days, approx XOF 50,000+ (around USD 85+)
For work or long-term stay, a long-stay visa/residence permit must be arranged through the Beninese embassy or local authorities after arrival

How to apply online

Apply at the official portal evisa.gouv.bj
Register an account, complete the application with passport and trip details, and upload your photo, passport scan and yellow fever certificate
Pay the fee online by card
Processing typically takes up to 72 hours; approval is sent by email as a PDF to print and present on arrival together with your passport
Print or save the approval digitally, it is checked at the port of entry alongside your yellow fever certificate

Fees & processing time

Single-entry 30-day e-visa: approx XOF 46,000 (around USD 75)
Multiple-entry e-visa: approx XOF 50,000+ (around USD 85+)
No separate VFS/BLS fee - processed entirely through the government portal
Standard processing: up to 72 hours
Express processing: available on the portal for an additional fee, often reducing turnaround to 24-48 hours

Tips for United Kingdom travelers

Apply at least a week before travel to allow for standard processing and any follow-up document requests
Make sure your yellow fever vaccination certificate is valid and uploaded clearly, missing or illegible certificates are a common cause of delay or rejection
Common rejection reasons: blurry photo uploads, passport scans with glare, or mismatched name/date details
Carry a printed copy of your e-visa approval and yellow fever certificate together, both are checked on arrival
The e-visa does not extend automatically - arrange any extension with local immigration authorities well before it expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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