Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Foreign visitors apply online for an electronic visa through Benin's e-visa portal, pay by card and carry the approval document with a barcode to the border.
Where to apply in Australia
Online via the Benin e-visa portal (evisa.bj), linked from the Embassy in Tokyo's visa page; payment can also be made at a diplomatic or consular representation.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Benin.
How to apply
Fill in personal, address, Cotonou contact and trip details on the portal | Upload the required documents and a photo in the specified format | Enter the email authentication code and pay by credit card | Receive the pre-enrolment receipt and, after approval, the pre-visa document with barcode
Documents you need
- Biographical and trip details
- Required documents uploaded online
- Photo in specified format
- Credit card payment
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Page lists no visa fees or e-visa processing time and shows no date. The embassy page also describes a diplomatic and courtesy visa handled in 3 working days; eligibility is not defined so it is not listed separately.
Official sources
- beninembassy.jp/consular-services/visas-and-travel
- beninembassy.jp
- beninembassy.jp/embassy-information/countries-under-jurisdiction
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Benin's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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