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Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit BJ?

Brazilian ordinary passport holders need an eVisa to enter Benin for tourism. There is no visa-free entry or visa on arrival for regular Brazilian passports; the eVisa must be obtained online before travel via the official portal evisa.bj. As of May 2026, holders of an ordinary Brazilian passport require a visa to visit Benin for tourism. Benin operates an electronic visa (eVisa) system through its official government platform, evisa.bj, which is the standard route for Brazilian tourists. Applications are made fully online: applicants complete the form, upload a passport bio-page scan and a recent photo, and pay the fee by card. Three tourist options exist: a 30-day single entry (EUR 50), a 30-day multiple entry (EUR 75), and a 90-day multiple entry (EUR 100). Processing typically takes up to 96 hours (commonly cited as 3-5 business days), and authorities recommend applying at least 7 days before arrival; applications can be lodged up to 90 days ahead. The passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival. There is NO visa on arrival in Benin for any traveler, and a visa cannot be obtained at the airport, land, or sea borders, so the eVisa (or a traditional consular visa) must be secured before departure. Note: a narrow exemption applies only to Brazilian diplomatic, official, or service passport holders (visa-free up to 30 days) - this does NOT apply to ordinary tourist passports. Benin is in West Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen/ETIAS rules are irrelevant here.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
eVisa (electronic tourist visa) - obtained online before travel
Maximum stay
30 days (single/multiple entry) or up to 90 days (multiple entry)
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple entry, depending on option chosen
from issue date
Visa fee
EUR 50 (30-day single), EUR 75 (30-day multiple), EUR 100 (90-day multiple)
consular fee only
Processing time
Up to 96 hours (typically 3-5 business days); apply at least 7 days before travel
standard track
Validity
Entry window of 30 or 90 days; passport must be valid 6+ months from arrival
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you hold an ordinary passport
The eVisa route applies to ordinary Brazilian passports. Diplomatic/official/service passports are visa-exempt for 30 days and do not need this process.
· Ordinary passport· Valid 6+ months
/02
Go to the official portal evisa.bj
Use only the Government of Benin's official e-Visa site (evisa.bj). Avoid third-party agents that charge inflated service fees.
· Official site· Avoid intermediaries
/03
Choose your visa type
Select 30-day single entry, 30-day multiple entry, or 90-day multiple entry based on your trip length and number of entries needed.
· Tourist· Single/Multiple
/04
Complete the form and upload documents
Enter personal, passport, and travel details, then upload a clear passport bio-page scan and a recent passport photo. Keep the passport MRZ readable.
· Bio-page scan· Recent photo
/05
Pay the fee online and submit
Pay the applicable fee (EUR 50/75/100) by card and submit. Apply at least 7 days before travel; you may apply up to 90 days in advance.
· Card payment· 7+ days ahead
/06
Receive and print the eVisa
The approved eVisa arrives by email (typically within 96 hours). Print a copy and carry it with your passport - there is no visa on arrival.
· Email approval· Print copy
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
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Ordinary Brazilian passport valid at least 6 months from arrival date
required
At least one blank passport page for the entry stamp
required
Approved Benin eVisa (printed copy) obtained before travel
required
Clear scan of the passport bio-data page with readable MRZ
required
Recent passport-style photograph
required
Credit/debit card to pay the eVisa fee online
required
Confirmed travel dates and accommodation/return ticket details
recommended
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (required for entry to Benin)
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Travel/health insurance covering the trip
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa - 30 days, single entryEUR 50Standard option for most short tourist trips
eVisa - 30 days, multiple entryEUR 75For travelers entering Benin more than once within 30 days
eVisa - 90 days, multiple entryEUR 100For longer stays or repeated entries over 90 days
Total estimateEUR 50 — EUR 100incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online eVisa
Up to 96 hours (typically 3-5 business days)
Apply at least 7 days before travel through evisa.bj; approval is delivered by email.
Consular (paper) visa
Several business days to weeks
Apply at a Beninese diplomatic mission - an alternative if the eVisa is unavailable for your case.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Brazil is not on Benin's visa-exemption list for ordinary passports
Reciprocal visa-waiver agreements cover only specific nationalities; Brazil's ordinary passport is not included, so a visa is required.
High
/02
No visa on arrival in Benin
Visas cannot be obtained at airports, land, or sea borders for any traveler, making the eVisa mandatory before departure.
High
/03
Exemption applies only to official/diplomatic passports
The 30-day visa-free access is limited to Brazilian diplomatic, official, or service passports - not ordinary tourist passports.
Medium
/04
Insufficient passport validity
Passports must be valid at least six months beyond the arrival date or entry can be refused.
Medium
/05
Missing yellow fever certificate
Benin requires proof of yellow fever vaccination, and travelers without it can be denied entry.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
Brazil to Benin route verified
Confirmed via the official Benin e-Visa portal (evisa.bj) and the Benin visa policy that ordinary Brazilian passport holders require an eVisa; no visa on arrival. Fees EUR 50/75/100.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Brazilians get a visa on arrival in Benin?—
No. Benin does not offer visa on arrival to any nationality. Brazilian ordinary passport holders must obtain an eVisa (or a consular visa) online before departure - visas are not issued at airports or borders.
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