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Benin Visa

Processing time

Up to 48 hours

Starting from

₹ 5,899/-

Tourist Visa (popular)

Process
Detail
Processing time
Up to 48 hours
Stay period:
30 days
Validity
3 months
Entry
Single
Fees
INR 4,899/-
Ideal for:
Indian passport holders wishing to visit Benin for tourism, sightseeing or visiting family & friends

Business eVisa

Process
Detail
Processing time
Up to 48 hours
Stay period:
30 days
Validity
6 months
Entry
Single
Fees
INR 4,899/-
Ideal for:
Indian passport holders attending business meetings, conferences, exhibitions or seminars in Benin
  • Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any
  • 2 Scanned recent colour photograph. (Photo Specification);
  • Visa Application forms: completed and signed
  • Personal Covering letter: explaining purpose of travel to the country
  • Original Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 3 months with bank seal
  • Air tickets: proof of return flight tickets from and back to your home country
  • Hotel reservation: proof of accommodation for your entire stay
  • Travel Itinerary: day-wise plan outlining all elements of the trip

1. If Employed:

  • Leave Sanctioned Certificate: with company seal providing approval for leave
  • Salary Slips: of last 3 months

2.If Self Employed:

  • Business Proof: Registration License/MOA/Partnership deed
  • Company Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal
  • Company’s Income Tax Returns: of last 3 years

3. If Retired:

  • Retirement Proof: pension book, statement etc

4. If Student

  • ID Card: from school, college or institute

5. If Minor

  • Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents
  • Legalized Letter of Consent (NOC)
  • If the child is travelling with one parent, the letter of consent authorizing travel must be legalized by the other parent
  • If the child is travelling alone or without either parent, a notarized letter of consent from both parents permitting travel
  • Death Certificate: in case one or both parents are deceased
  • ID Proof: of parents

6. If Visiting friend or relative

  • Invitation letter: stating the relationship with the inviter and purpose of visiting the country & assuring the responsibility for housing and related expenses during the guest's stay in Algeria
  • ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
  • Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill

7. If Sponsored

  • Sponsorship Letter: providing the name of the visitors, what the purpose of the visit is, relationship with the visitors, length of stay, dates of travel & any other additional information if necessary
  • ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
  • Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
  • Proof of Financial Support: updated bank statement, pay slips

8. For Business Visa

Introduction/ recommendation letter from:

    • One of the Chambers of Commerce and Industries, government of India;
    • Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India;
    • Export Promotion Council of India; or Reference number from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan.

Registration certificate of the company from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India:

  • Income tax documents of the last three years;
  • Letter from the company addressed to the embassy, introducing the business man for visa issuance;
  • Invitation letter from the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan;
  • Copy of the license (JAWAZ) of the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan.
    • *Note: The Embassy/Consul General has the right to ask for additional information or documents and request a personal interview with the applicant.

 

FAQs Rergarding Benin Visa

Yes, all Indian passportholders require a visit to visit Benin.All foreign nationals including Indians are eligible for an eVisa. After its official launch on Monday, April 23, 2018 by the Government of Benin, the digital platform for the application and issuance of entry and short-stay visas in Benin has become active.
The e Visa is valid for single or multiple entries, good for 30 - 90 days from the date of issue for a stay up to the expiration date listed on the visa. It is very easy to apply for and does not require sending your physical passport to us for processing.
It is the simplest and the fastest way to get your visa. Once your visa application is approved, you will receive the visa copy via email right in your inbox.

  • An Electronic Visa or "e Visa" is an electronically issued and stored authority for travel to The Republic of Benin, which replaces the traditional paper visa process in most cases.You will receive your Benin visa entirely online – without having to submit your passport for stamping.

  • A Benin visa is most appropriate for Indians travelling to Benin for business and recreational purposes such as holidaying, sightseeing, or even short family visits. The type of visa to enter Benin will depend on several factors such as nationality, purpose of your planned visit and duration.

The categories of visas available for Indians visiting Benin depends on the purpose of the visit.
If you are visiting Benin for sightseeing or meeting friends or family, then you should apply for a tourist visa.
If you are visiting Benin for commercial reasons or participating in a business fair or exhibition, then a business visa is applicable.

eVisasissued to an applicant intending to visit Benin are:
Thirty (30) day visa with single entry
Thirty (30) day visa with multiple entries
Ninety (90) day visa with multiple entries

Since the Embassy issues single & multiple type visas, the cost for each entry type differs as follows:
Single entry for 30 days – INR 4899/-
Multiple entry for 30 days - INR 6999/-
Multiple entry for 90 days – INR 8999/-

If you wish to stay in Benin longer than your e-Visa permits, you must apply to the Immigration Department for an extension of your entry permit.
Please note that an e-Visa is granted only for short stays. If you overstay your visa, you might be asked to pay fines, deported or banned future travel to Benin for a specific period of time.

  • The Benin visa is processed online within 48 hours.