Benin visas

Whether you need a visa to enter Benin depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip: nationals of ECOWAS member states and certain other countries enter visa-free, while most other travellers apply online for an e-Visa or, for longer stays, a category visa and a resident card. Benin's immigration system is administered by the Direction de l'Émigration et de l'Immigration (DEI), with short-stay entry visas issued electronically through the official portal at evisa.bj. This hub summarises the main routes; always confirm current rules and fees on the DEI and e-Visa official sites before you travel or apply.