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Benin Business Visa

12 facts quoted from the official source

For economic, commercial or industrial business travel to Benin without establishing residence.

Route type
Short stay & visit
Can bring
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Onward Ticket RequiredA transport document guaranteeing departure from Benin is required, except for a person driving their own vehicle.
  • Passport Validity Months MinThe applicant must provide a passport or travel document valid for more than six months.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementAccommodation evidence is a common visa requirement.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementThe applicant must provide a passport or travel document valid for more than six months.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryDecree 2026-049 creates a business visa for economic, commercial or industrial reasons, valid for two years with stays of up to ninety days per entry.
  • Entry Purpose ScopeThe purpose must be economic, commercial or industrial.
  • Official source basisDecree 2026-049 creates a business visa for economic, commercial or industrial reasons, valid for two years with stays of up to ninety days per entry.
  • Physical Visa Label RequiredThe business visa is issued as a printed visa label rather than solely electronically.
  • Report summaryDecree 2026-049 creates a business visa for economic, commercial or industrial reasons, valid for two years with stays of up to ninety days per entry.
  • Residence Establishment AllowedThe business visa authorises temporary business stays and is distinct from a resident card.
Family

Who you can bring

Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Stay Days MaxEach entry is limited to a maximum stay of ninety days.
  • Visa Validity Months MaxThe business visa is valid for two years.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Benin?
The official source states: For economic, commercial or industrial business travel to Benin without establishing residence.
02Do I need to show accommodation in Benin?
The official source states: Accommodation evidence is a common visa requirement.

Every answer is quoted from the official sgg.gouv.bj page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source sgg.gouv.bjLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Benin government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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