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Benin visa for citizens of the United States

Citizens of the United States need an e-visa to travel to Benin. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 4 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $77, government fee included.

For citizens of the United States: the passport opens 112 countries visa-free; Washington, D.C. — Porto-Novo: ≈ 8,660 km, about 11.5 hours of flying.

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How much does a Benin visa cost for citizens of the United States?

Tourist, 30 days, single entryGovernment fee: $57 · Valid for: 30 days$77
Tourist, 30 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $85 · Valid for: 30 days$101
Tourist, 90 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $114 · Valid for: 90 days$129
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Can I travel to Benin without a visa on a United States passport?

No: citizens of the United States need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $77, with no embassy visit.

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Benin visa rules at a glance

  • With a United States passport you can visit 112 countries visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 35 with an e-visa; 19 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the United States passport ranks 39th of 199.
  • United States passport: visa-free access to 112 countries; Benin passport: 34.
  • Citizens of the United States and Benin can travel together visa-free to 17 countries, for example: Bahamas, Haiti, Dominica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Ecuador, Cape Verde, Senegal, Tunisia, Micronesia, South Africa, Philippines, Seychelles, Mauritius, and Malaysia.
  • Citizens of Benin, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to the United States. United States visa for citizens of Benin

Travelling to Benin: good to know

  • Washington, D.C. — Porto-Novo: about 8,660 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 11.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +10 hours.
  • Local time: Washington, D.C. 12:00 — Porto-Novo 22:00.
  • Local currency: West African CFA Franc.
  • Languages: French.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ F CFA 575.
  • Benin is the 98th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of the United States.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of the United States:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Benin

Visa rules for Benin for citizens of countries bordering the United States:

Official portal: evisa.bj

How to get a Benin visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for a Benin visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Washington, D.C. — Porto-Novo?

About 11.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 8,660 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Benin?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +10 hours.

Do citizens of Benin need a visa for the United States?

Citizens of Benin, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to the United States.

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