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Benin Visa Guide

Porto-Novo · XOF

Updated Mar 2026

Processing Time

Instant

Validity

30 days stay, 30 days validity

Fee

EUR 30 (approx ₹2,700)

Overview

Indians can obtain a visa on arrival in Benin. The visa is valid for 30 days and can be extended for an additional 30 days. The visa fee is paid in cash upon arrival. Indians are required to have a valid passport with at least 6 months' validity and a return ticket.

Required Documents

1Valid Indian passport (min 6 months validity, 2 blank pages)
2Completed visa application form (from official website)
3Recent passport photograph (exact size 35x45mm, white background)
4Confirmed return flight tickets
5Hotel booking confirmation
6Bank statement last 3 months (min balance)
7Employment proof / ITR / salary slips
8Travel insurance
9Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Application Process

1
Gather required documents
Collect all the required documents, including a valid passport, completed application form, recent passport photograph, and confirmed return flight tickets.
2
Pay the visa fee
Pay the visa fee in cash upon arrival at the airport.
3
Submit the application
Submit the application and supporting documents to the immigration officer.
4
Collect the visa
Collect the visa from the immigration officer after the application is processed.

Tips for Approval

✓Indians are required to have a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Benin.
✓It is recommended to have a VPN to access the official website for visa application.
✓The visa fee is paid in cash, so it is recommended to have some local currency with you.
✓The immigration officer may ask for additional documents, so it is recommended to have all the required documents with you.