United Arab Emirates to Benin visa requirements

UAE ordinary passport holders should apply for Benin's official eVisa before travel. Benin's official visa-waiver list shows the UAE exemption covers diplomatic and service passports only; ordinary passports are not listed as exempt. UAE MoFA currently shows normal passports as visa-free, so travelers should confirm with Benin authorities before relying on visa-free entry. As of 17 June 2026, UAE ordinary passport holders should use Benin's official eVisa before travel for tourism or short visits. Benin's own Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-waiver data lists the United Arab Emirates exemption as covering diplomatic and service passports only, not ordinary passports. That conflicts with UAE MoFA's origin-side Benin page, which currently lists normal UAE passports as visa-free; because the destination country controls admission and Benin's official waiver data is narrower, this route is conservatively treated as eVisa-required for ordinary UAE passports until Benin authorities confirm otherwise. Official Benin eVisa fees are EUR 50 for a 30-day single-entry visa, EUR 75 for a 30-day multiple-entry visa, and EUR 100 for a 90-day multiple-entry visa. The eVisa FAQ states processing can take 1-96 hours and recommends applying at least 7 days before entry. Benin does not operate a general visa on arrival, so use the official evisa.bj platform and avoid commercial copies. Travelers should also carry a passport valid at least 6 months with a blank page, proof of yellow fever vaccination, and standard supporting travel documents (return ticket, accommodation, sufficient funds). Benin is in West Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.