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Benin visa for Bangladeshis

Benin runs an official online e-visa portal at evisa.bj. Its FAQ says Africans can visit Benin without a visa for 90 days and that the e-visa applies to other foreign nationals, so Bangladeshi passport holders should plan on an e-visa; Bangladesh is not named on the pages we read, so confirm eligibility before paying. The portal publishes a 30-day or 90-day e-visa, card payment and processing of one to 96 hours. The only fee table we found on the portal is dated December 2020, so treat amounts as partly verified. Last checked 5 November 2026.

Quick answer: Visa needed?: Very likely yes. The portal says Africans are visa-free for 90 days and the e-visa covers other foreign nationals. Bangladesh is not named on the pages we read.. Where to apply: Online at evisa.bj (the older evisa.gouv.bj address redirects there). Fill four forms and pay by Visa or Mastercard card (3D Secure).. Confirm before you pay.

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VISA NEEDED?

Very likely yes. The portal says Africans are visa-free for 90 days and the e-visa covers other foreign nationals. Bangladesh is not named on the pages we read.

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WHERE TO APPLY

Online at evisa.bj (the older evisa.gouv.bj address redirects there). Fill four forms and pay by Visa or Mastercard card (3D Secure).

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FEE (PORTAL ARTICLE DATED 11 DEC 2020)

EUR 50 single entry 30 days; EUR 75 multiple entry 30 days; EUR 100 multiple entry 90 days when you apply yourself. Embassy applications were EUR 10 higher. The article does not say if fees have changed; check the portal before paying.

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STAY

You choose a 30-day or 90-day e-visa. Validity starts on the entry date you enter in the form. The e-visa cannot be changed after issue.

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PROCESSING TIME

Portal FAQ: processing can take one hour to 96 hours. It advises applying at least 7 days before entry and not more than 90 days before.

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REFUNDS

The portal FAQ says fees cannot be refunded.

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PASSPORT VALIDITY

Not stated on the portal pages we read. Many airlines expect 6 months; confirm with our office.

Confirm with our office
YELLOW FEVER

The portal mentions yellow fever booklet checks at entry points. Carry your international certificate; confirm details.

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FUNDS / TICKET

Not stated on the portal pages we read. Carry a return ticket and accommodation details.

Confirm with our office
RESTRICTION

Extension: contact the Direction de l'Emigration et de l'Immigration if the e-visa expires during your stay.

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How to apply

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  • Open evisa.bj and choose the request button. Enter your email twice, your passport number and its expiry date, then confirm through the link emailed to you.
  • Complete the personal, e-visa, travel and passport forms exactly as in your passport, then pay by card. After payment you receive a request number by email and can track the request on the site.
  • Benin e-visa applications are online. We did not find a Benin mission in Dhaka. Travel Counsellor Ltd. can explain the steps, but the application is made in your own name and the decision rests with Benin's authorities.

Total cost

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  • Government fee: EUR 50 to EUR 100 depending on type, according to a portal article dated 11 December 2020 (partly verified, may have changed). Card or bank charges may apply. Travel Counsellor Ltd. service charges, if any, are quoted in BDT by our office. Please confirm BDT with our office.

Health and entry

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  • The portal refers to yellow fever vaccination booklet checks at entry points. Get vaccinated well before travel if you do not hold a valid certificate.
  • Advisories can change. Check your own government's and Benin's current travel advisories, especially for northern border regions, before booking.

Where to apply: receiving authority

Benin e-visa portal (Direction de l'Emigration et de l'Immigration)

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Address: 1278, avenue Jean Paul II, quartier Zongo Nima, Cotonou, Benin (postal: 03 BP 3380 Cotonou). Application is online.

Phone: +229 21 31 42 13 / +229 21 31 24 61

Email: Use the contact form at evisa.bj/contacts

Hours: Not stated; portal is online

Website: evisa.bj

Apply online and pay by card. We did not verify a Benin mission in Dhaka.

Offices, hours and appointment rules change. Check the official website or ask us before you go.

Document checklist

Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.

Core documents (all applicants)

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  • Passport (number and expiry date are required on the form)
  • Working email address that you can confirm
  • Card (Visa or Mastercard with 3D Secure) for online payment
  • Details of the planned trip: entry date and stay length (30 or 90 days)
  • Yellow fever vaccination booklet (portal refers to checks at entry points)
  • Return ticket and accommodation details (genuine bookings; confirm if the portal asks to upload them)

Employed applicants (supporting)

Confirm with our office
  • Job letter, NOC and bank statement, as precaution

Business owners (supporting)

Confirm with our office
  • Trade licence and bank statement, plus any invitation letter from a Benin company

Students (supporting)

Confirm with our office
  • Institution letter and sponsor bank statement

Children (supporting)

Confirm with our office
  • Birth certificate and parent consent as precaution; each child needs own passport

Things to watch

  • Use only evisa.bj. Look-alike sites charge extra; the portal is the official channel.
  • Fees on our page come from a 2020 portal article and may have changed.
  • Fees are not refundable once paid.
  • Travel Counsellor Ltd. is a private consultancy, not an embassy. Decisions rest with Benin's authorities.
  • No approval is guaranteed and fees can change.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshis need a visa for Benin?

The portal says Africans are visa-free and the e-visa applies to other foreigners, so Bangladeshis should plan on an e-visa. Bangladesh is not named on the pages we read; confirm with our office.

How long does the Benin e-visa take?

The portal FAQ says between one hour and 96 hours. Apply at least 7 days before travel.

How much does it cost?

A 2020 portal article lists EUR 50 (30 days, single), EUR 75 (30 days, multiple) and EUR 100 (90 days, multiple). Check the portal for the current amount.

Can I get a refund if refused?

The portal FAQ says fees cannot be refunded.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. Benin's authorities decide, and fees and rules can change.