Austria passport → Benin
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Benin?
eVisa (apply online)
Austrian passport holders need an eVisa for Benin. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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Benin at a glance
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +229
- Region
- Western Africa
Benin for other passports
- AustriaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free14 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
Nearby in Western Africa for Austrian passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days
Common questions
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Austrian passport holders need an eVisa for Benin. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Austrian citizens stay in Benin?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Austrian citizens get a visa on arrival in Benin?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Austrian citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Austria passport ranks #7 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.