🇧🇯 Benin visa requirements for Indian citizens
Indian citizens need an e-visa for Benin, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for India passport holders
Before traveling to Benin, Indian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Benin government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Benin immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Indian passport ranks #146 worldwide, opening 58 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (27 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Benin is not among them — it is one of the 93 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Beninese citizens traveling to India face the same requirement (e-visa).
Across Western Africa as a whole, 8 of 16 destinations are open to Indian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Benin
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Region
- Western Africa
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French
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Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Indian citizens need an e-visa for Benin, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Indian citizens apply online for entry to Benin?
Yes. Benin offers an online e-visa for India passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Benin?
The currency in Benin is the West African CFA franc (Fr). The capital city is Porto-Novo.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Indian citizens traveling to Benin. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Benin embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.