🇧🇯Benin Visa for Lao Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

e-Visa90 days max stay

Lao passport holders can apply online for a Benin e-Visa before travel — no embassy visit for eligible short-term visits. Eligibility and covered purposes vary, so check the conditions below.

E-visa available online via evisa.bj before arrival - visa on arrival is NOT available. Options: 30-day single entry (50 EUR self-apply / 60 EUR via embassy), 30-day multiple entry (75 EUR / 85 EUR), 90-day multiple entry (100 EUR / 110 EUR). Processing approx. 24 hours.

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How Lao citizens apply for a Benin visa

  • → Apply for the e-Visa online before travel and carry the approval. Apply here ↗

Benin visa cost for Lao citizens

e-Visa, 30 days, single entry

EUR 50 (~$55)

30 days, single entryofficial source
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e-Visa, 30 days, multiple entry

EUR 75 (~$82)

30 days, multiple entryofficial source
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e-Visa, 90 days, multiple entry

EUR 100 (~$110)

90 days, multiple entryofficial source
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Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Benin visa types

Visa Touristique / E-Visa (Short Stay - 1 month, single entry)

Short-stay e-visa for tourism, family, business/professional or medical visits by foreign nationals not covered by a visa waiver agreement.

30 daysonline
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Visa Touristique / E-Visa (Short Stay - 1 month, multiple entry)

Tourism or short visits to Benin with the flexibility of multiple entries within the 1-month validity period.

30 daysonline
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Visa Touristique / E-Visa (Short Stay - 3 months, multiple entry)

Extended tourism or personal visits to Benin for up to 90 days with multiple entries.

90 daysonline
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Visa d'Affaires (Business Visa)

Visa for economic, commercial, or industrial activities in Benin.

90 days
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Visa Professionnel (Professional/Work Visa)

Visa for foreigners seeking to engage in professional or employment activities in Benin.

365 days
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Visa d'Étude (Student/Study Visa)

Visa for foreigners intending to pursue studies or training programs in Benin.

365 days
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Visa de Transit (Transit Visa)

Short-stay visa for travelers passing through Benin on the way to another destination.

8 days
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Titre de Voyage pour Réfugiés (Travel Document for Refugees)

Travel document issued to persons holding refugee status in Benin, allowing international travel except to the country of origin.

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Sauf-Conduit (Safe Conduct Pass)

Emergency travel document issued to foreigners in Benin who lack diplomatic representation or have lost their passport, allowing return to their country of origin.

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Benin visa for Lao citizens — FAQ

Do Lao citizens need a visa for Benin?

Lao passport holders can apply online for a Benin e-Visa before travel — no embassy visit for eligible short-term visits. Eligibility and covered purposes vary, so check the conditions below.

What documents do Lao citizens need for Benin?

A passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Benin visa category.

How much does the Benin visa cost for Lao citizens?

The Benin e-visa, 30 days, single entry fee is EUR 50 (~$55).

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