🇫🇷 France passport 🇧🇯 Benin
eVisa needed
Apply online and get approval before you fly
France passport holders need an eVisa for Benin. It is applied for online before you travel — no embassy visit required.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay, fee or processing time for this route — check the official page before you apply.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Getting an eVisa for Benin
What this usually involves for an eVisa — not a checklist researched for France passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 6 items
- Scanned copy of passport bio-data page
- Recent passport-sized photo (white background)
- Travel itinerary / flight details
- Proof of accommodation
- Valid email address for delivery
- Credit/debit card for payment
Steps 6 steps
- Visit the official eVisa portal for the destination country
- Create an account and complete the online application form
- Upload required documents and photo
- Pay the visa fee online
- Wait for approval email — processing time varies by country
- Download and print your eVisa approval to show at immigration
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Benin's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
Official sources
Always confirm with Benin's own government before you travel:
- Benin official visa information ↗ evisa.gouv.bj
- Benin embassies & consulates ↗ mae.bj
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About Benin
The spiritual birthplace of Vodun — ancient kingdoms, slave trade history, and Atlantic shores
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (CFA)
- Language
- French
- Time zone
- WAT (UTC+1)
- Best time to visit
- November – February
Common questions
Do France citizens need a visa to visit Benin?
France passport holders need an eVisa for Benin. It is applied for online before you travel — no embassy visit required.
How long can France passport holders stay in Benin?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Benin's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Benin visa cost for France citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Benin's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Benin?
We don't hold Benin's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Benin give visas to France citizens?
Yes — Benin issues eVisas to France citizens. Apply online before travelling; approval is delivered electronically.
Where can France citizens find official Benin visa information?
On Benin's official site: https://evisa.gouv.bj