Benin Visa Requirements

Checklist of paperwork required for BUSINESS Visa:

• Original passport must be valid for at least 6 months - beyond intended stay duration with minimum 2 blank adjacent (facing) visa pages (note: the amendment pages at the end of the passport - do not count as Visa pages)
• One visa application form duly filled and signed by the applicant
• One passport-sized photo (attached to application form)
• Copy & Original of valid International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow fever)
• A Letter of Guarantee addressed to the "The Embassy of Benin" from your employer stating applicant's name, passport details, the purpose and duration of your trip, sponsorship information and financial guarantee for expenses that will be incurred in Benin.
• In individual cases, you may be required to provide additional documents.
• Additional requirements for non-US citizens:
• Copy of original passport
  • Copy of original or valid alien registration card or valid US resident Visa.
  • Copy of proposed Travel itinerary

Fee: USD 140 - payable by Money order or Cashier's check

Time Taken: 3 - 5 business days for the Visa processing.

IMPORTANT

For your travel, please ensure that:

• Original passport must be valid for at least 6 months - beyond intended stay duration with minimum 2 blank visa pages (note: the amendment pages at the end of the passport - do not count as Visa pages)
• Proof of sufficient funds required to cover the stay and / or documents for the next / onward destination.
• Important - to hold return / onward tickets, or else traveler can be denied entry.

Disclaimer: Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care, However regulations and requirements are subject to change - without prior notice.