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Benin Visa for Pakistan Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Pakistani citizens can apply for Benin's e-Visa online at evisa.gouv.bj; fee approximately EUR 50 (around XOF 33,000), processing usually within 48-72 hours.

Guide last updated October 19, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry
  • Scanned copy of the passport bio-data page
  • Digital passport-size photo
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host's address)
  • Valid yellow fever vaccination certificate
  • A debit/credit card for online payment
  • No biometrics required at the e-Visa application stage

Visa types

  • Single-entry e-Visa: valid 30 days stay, fee approx. EUR 50
  • Multiple-entry e-Visa: valid up to 90 days with several entries, higher fee (approx. EUR 70-100)
  • Business e-Visa: similar process, requires a reference letter or meeting details from a local contact

How to apply online

  • Go to the official portal at evisa.gouv.bj
  • Create an account, select Pakistan as nationality and the appropriate visa type
  • Upload the passport scan, photo, and vaccination certificate
  • Pay the visa fee online by card
  • Receive the approved e-Visa by email as a PDF; print it to present at check-in and on arrival

Fees & processing time

  • Single-entry e-Visa fee: approx. EUR 50
  • Multiple-entry e-Visa fee: approx. EUR 70-100
  • No additional service fee when applying directly through the official government portal
  • Standard processing time: 48-72 hours
  • No separate express option; standard processing is already fast

Tips for Pakistan travelers

  • Apply at least a week before travel to allow time for document review
  • Common rejection reasons: expired or missing yellow fever certificate, blurry passport scan, mismatched details
  • Only use the official evisa.gouv.bj site; unofficial sites often charge inflated service fees
  • Carry a printed copy of the e-Visa plus the yellow fever certificate for arrival checks
  • Extensions beyond the granted period require applying at the Direction de l'Immigration et de l'Emigration inside Benin

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.