🇸🇦Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia to Benin visa requirements

Q: Is there a visa on arrival for Benin?

Benin's standard channel for Saudi travelers is the online eVisa applied for in advance, not a visa on arrival. Obtain the eVisa before departure.

Q: How much does the Benin eVisa cost?

The 30-day single-entry tourist eVisa is EUR 50. A 30-day multiple-entry option is EUR 75 and a 90-day multiple-entry option is EUR 100.

Q: Is a yellow fever vaccination required?

Yes. Benin is yellow-fever-endemic and a valid International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is required for entry.

Q: Where is the official application website?

The official Government of Benin platform is evisa.bj. Apply there directly to avoid marked-up third-party agency fees.

Q: How long does processing take?

Standard processing is typically 2-5 business days. Apply at least a week before travel to allow for any delays.

A Saudi Arabia ordinary passport holder needs an eVisa to visit Benin for tourism. Apply online before travel at the official portal evisa.bj; there is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel. Saudi Arabia is not on Benin's reciprocal visa-exemption list, so ordinary passport holders must obtain an electronic visa (eVisa) before traveling. The eVisa is issued through Benin's official government platform (evisa.bj). The standard tourist option is a 30-day single-entry eVisa costing EUR 50, with multiple-entry alternatives available (30-day multiple entry EUR 75; 90-day multiple entry EUR 100). The process is fully online: complete the form, upload a passport bio-page and photo, pay by card, and receive the approved eVisa by email — typically within a few business days. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival with blank pages. Benin is a yellow-fever-endemic country and a valid International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is required for entry. Benin is in West Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply. Travelers should apply only through the official evisa.bj site to avoid marked-up third-party agency fees.

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.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

eVisa (electronic visa) — apply online before travel

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days (single entry); 90-day multiple-entry option available

per entry

Entries

Single entry (multiple-entry options available)

from issue date

Visa fee

EUR 50 (30-day single entry); EUR 75 (30-day multiple); EUR 100 (90-day multiple)

consular fee only

Processing time

Typically 2-5 business days (expedited options offered by agencies)

standard track

Validity

Visa valid for the chosen period from issuance; stay up to 30 or 90 days depending on type

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility and document validity

Ensure your Saudi ordinary passport is valid at least 6 months beyond arrival and has blank pages. Confirm your trip is for tourism/short visit.

· 6-month passport validity· Blank pages required

/02

Go to the official portal

Open the Government of Benin platform at evisa.bj. Avoid look-alike third-party sites that add service fees.

· evisa.bj· Official only

/03

Select visa type and complete the form

Choose 30-day single entry (tourism) or a multiple-entry option, then fill in personal, passport, and travel details.

· Tourism purpose· 30 or 90 days

/04

Upload supporting documents

Attach a scan of your passport bio-data page and a recent passport-style photo as specified.

· Passport bio page· Digital photo

/05

Pay the visa fee

Pay the EUR 50 (or higher for multiple entry) fee online by credit/debit card and submit the application.

· EUR 50 single entry· Card payment

/06

Receive eVisa and prepare for entry

Receive the approved eVisa by email, print a copy, and carry your yellow fever vaccination certificate for arrival.

· Print eVisa· Yellow fever certificate

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Saudi Arabia -> Benin · eVisa (electronic visa) — apply online before travel

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredSaudi ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredApproved Benin eVisa (printed copy)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredRecent passport-style digital photo

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredScan of passport bio-data page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredValid International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow fever)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredCredit/debit card for online fee payment

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedProof of onward/return travel

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedAccommodation or host details

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedSufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcese-Visa Benin — Official Government Visa Platform (evisa.bj)Wikipedia — Visa requirements for Saudi citizens Benin eVisa Requirements — Eligibility by Nationality

Application link included: e-Visa Benin — Official Government Visa Platform (evisa.bj)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa — 30-day single entryEUR 50Standard tourist option

eVisa — 30-day multiple entryEUR 75Multiple entries within 30 days

eVisa — 90-day multiple entryEUR 100Longer-stay multiple entry

Yellow fever vaccinationVaries by clinicMandatory certificate; one-time cost at provider

Total estimateEUR 50 — EUR 100incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online processing

2-5 business days

Apply on evisa.bj and receive the eVisa by email within a few business days.

Expedited (agency)

1-12 hours

Some third-party services offer rush/super-rush delivery for an extra fee.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism / short visit

Most common reason Saudi travelers obtain a Benin eVisa for leisure trips.

High

/02

Business / meetings

Short business trips also use the eVisa, with multiple-entry options for repeat visits.

Medium

/03

Visiting family or friends

Travelers visiting residents in Benin apply under the same eVisa categories.

Medium

/04

Transit / connecting travel

Short stops en route to other West African destinations.

Low

/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

Saudi Arabia to Benin route verified

Confirmed via Benin's official e-visa portal (evisa.bj) and Wikipedia that Saudi ordinary passport holders require an eVisa: 30-day single entry EUR 50, plus multiple-entry options; yellow fever certificate mandatory.

/09 — The questions