How much is the Benin e-visa?

€50 for 30-day single entry, €75 for 30-day multiple, or €100 for 90-day multiple, applied yourself on evisa.bj. Embassy-assisted applications add €10 per tier.

Can I change my travel dates later?

No — your dates are fixed at application and can't be amended after issue, so book with confidence before you apply.

🇧🇯 Benin

🇧🇯 Benin · e-Visa

Benin e-visa — €50 for 30 days, straight from the government portal

Benin's e-visa costs €50 for a 30-day single entry, €75 for 30-day multiple entry, or €100 for 90-day multiple entry, applied at the official evisa.bj and issued in one to ninety-six hours. Embassy-assisted applications cost €10 more per tier. Apply at least 7 days before arrival — your travel dates are fixed at application and cannot be changed afterwards.

who needs it	Any foreigner visiting Benin. African (regional) citizens get a 90-day visa exemption and don't need the e-visa.
government fee	€50 — 30-day single entry; €75 for 30-day multiple, €100 for 90-day multiple (self-application). Embassy-assisted adds €10 per tiersource: Benin e-Visa — official fee article · verified 2026-07
processing	1 hour to 96 hoursapply at least 7 days before arrival and no more than 90 days ahead · source: Benin e-Visa official FAQ · verified 2026-07
length of stay	30 or 90 days depending on the tier, single or multiple entry accordingly.

documents you will need

A valid passport with the expiry date entered in the application
An active email address
A payment card
A passport photograph
Fixed travel dates (they cannot be amended after issue)

how the process runs

01Apply only at the official portal evisa.bj
02Choose your tier (30-day single, 30-day multiple, or 90-day multiple)
03Pay and receive the e-visa in 1 to 96 hours
04Carry the e-visa and enter on your stated date

why applications get refused

Incorrect passport details in the application
Trying to change fixed travel dates after issue
An incomplete application or payment failure

questions we actually get

How much is the Benin e-visa?: €50 for 30-day single entry, €75 for 30-day multiple, or €100 for 90-day multiple, applied yourself on evisa.bj. Embassy-assisted applications add €10 per tier.
Can I change my travel dates later?: No — your dates are fixed at application and can't be amended after issue, so book with confidence before you apply.

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This guide reflects the official sources as of 2026-07 (matrix 2026.Q3). For a decision about your own case, that is not enough — talk to a licensed advisor.

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