Visa facts checked against official sources on 1 October 2026
Benin visa requirements for Indians: overview
Indian passport holders need a visa for Benin, which is issued online as an e-Visa before travel.
Required documents
Official sources do not give a full list for every case; these are the documents applicants are normally asked for. Confirm the exact list when you apply.
- Valid passport
- International certificate of vaccination (yellow fever)
- Travel dates and address in Benin
Benin visa fees
| Option | Who it is for | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| e-Visa, 30 days, single entry | Tourism and short visits | €50 |
| e-Visa, 30 days, multiple entry | Several trips within a month | €75 |
| e-Visa, 90 days, multiple entry | Longer or repeated stays | €100 |
Prices are those published by Benin’s Directorate of Emigration and Immigration and are paid online.
How to apply
- Apply on the official e-Visa site, evisa.bj.
- Choose the visa length and number of entries.
- Pay online by card.
- Print the e-Visa and carry it with your passport and vaccination certificate.
Processing time
The immigration directorate does not state a fixed processing time on the pages we could check; apply several days before you travel.
Before you apply
- Visa rules and fees change. Confirm them on the official site listed below before you pay or book.
- Incomplete applications and missing documents are the most common cause of delay.
- False information can lead to refusal and affect later applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indian passport holders need a visa for Benin, which is issued online as an e-Visa before travel.
Valid passport; International certificate of vaccination (yellow fever); Travel dates and address in Benin.
e-Visa, 30 days, single entry: €50. e-Visa, 30 days, multiple entry: €75. e-Visa, 90 days, multiple entry: €100. Prices are those published by Benin’s Directorate of Emigration and Immigration and are paid online.
The immigration directorate does not state a fixed processing time on the pages we could check; apply several days before you travel.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 1 October 2026.
For visa options, validity and a fuller walk-through, see the Benin visa guide.