Entry requirements
Benin
For Italian citizens
eVisa
Benin's e-Visa portal says the e-Visa is valid for the period you choose in your request: 30 days or 90 days.
Visa
eVisa
Document
The UK government tells British nationals their passport must be valid for the duration of their stay. The US State Department tells US citizens their passport must be valid at the time of entry and must have 6 months' validity beyond the arrival date. No Beninese official source we could read states a validity rule.
What you need to know
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Regime
eVisa
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Notes
Benin's e-Visa portal says the e-Visa is valid for the period you choose in your request: 30 days or 90 days.
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Passport validity
The UK government tells British nationals their passport must be valid for the duration of their stay. The US State Department tells US citizens their passport must be valid at the time of entry and must have 6 months' validity beyond the arrival date. No Beninese official source we could read states a validity rule.
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Proof of funds
No official source we could find states a funds requirement or amount for visitors to Benin.
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Vaccinations
Benin's Ministry of Health says, in a notice posted on 16 September 2026, that no vaccination card checks, including checks for yellow fever vaccination, are carried out at airports, ports and land borders. It says yellow fever vaccination remains recommended for all travellers, and that Benin reserves the right to modify this measure in a public health emergency of international concern.
Before you go
- Check your travel document validity.
- Review any official updates.
- Keep contact details for the relevant authorities.
Entry requirements can change: always confirm the latest information with the competent authorities before departure.