Spain to Benin visa requirements

Spanish ordinary passport holders need a visa to visit Benin, obtainable as an eVisa through the official government portal (evisa.bj) before departure. The standard 30-day single-entry tourist eVisa costs EUR 50. As of June 2026, Spain (ES) ordinary passport holders are NOT visa-exempt for Benin and must obtain a visa before traveling. Benin operates an official electronic visa (eVisa) system at evisa.bj, which is the recommended and standard route for tourists. There is no Schengen rule relevance here, as Benin is a West African country and not part of the Schengen area. The eVisa is issued in three tiers: 30-day single entry (EUR 50), 30-day multiple entry (EUR 75), and 90-day multiple entry (EUR 100). Applications are processed within roughly 48 to 96 hours, but travelers are advised to apply at least 7 days before arrival. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months with blank pages, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry into Benin. Spanish citizens may also apply through the Benin embassy/consulate in Madrid or Barcelona, but the eVisa is the simplest channel. Sources consulted: the official evisa.bj portal, Wikipedia's visa policy of Benin, and the Benin eVisa requirements reference, all consistent in confirming the eVisa requirement for Spain.