Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Benin.
- SHORT STAYTOURISTAPPLY ONLINEBenin e-Visa (Tourist / Visit)Benin's official electronic entry permit for tourism, family visits and short business trips, applied for online before you travel.View visa details
- SHORT STAYECOWASNO VISAVisa-Free Entry (ECOWAS and Exempt Nationalities)For nationals of ECOWAS states and certain other exempt countries, who may enter Benin without a visa for short stays.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTRANSITTransit VisaA short authorisation to enter and cross Benin's territory from one border to another while passing through the country.View visa details
- WORKLONG STAYProfessional (Work) VisaThe long-stay visa for foreign nationals coming to Benin to carry out professional or work activity in the country.View visa details
- STUDYLONG STAYStudent VisaThe long-stay visa for foreign nationals coming to Benin to study or undertake training at an institution in the country.View visa details
- FAMILYRESIDENCEFamily and Spouse ResidenceFor spouses and family members of residents or Beninese nationals, establishing residence in Benin through the resident card.View visa details
- BUSINESSMULTI-ENTRYBusiness VisaA multi-entry visa for foreign nationals conducting economic, commercial or industrial activity in Benin.View visa details
- BUSINESSINVESTOR5-YEAR CARDSpecial Economic Zone (ZES) Investor Resident CardA five-year resident card reserved for foreign investors in Benin's special economic zone.View visa details
- SETTLEMENT3-YEAR PERMITOrdinary Resident CardThe standard three-year residence permit for foreign nationals settling in Benin.View visa details
- SETTLEMENT10-YEAR PERMITPrivileged Resident CardA long-term ten-year residence permit for established foreign residents of Benin.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTCITIZENSHIPNaturalisation (Beninese Citizenship)For a foreign resident seeking to acquire Beninese nationality by naturalisation after settling in the country.View visa details
Not sure which visa is right for you?
You can book a consultation with an immigration specialist who can talk you through your options, answer questions about your circumstances and help guide you through the process.
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