West Africa · DE passport
Do German citizens need a visa for Benin?
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Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Yes. German citizens need a visa for Benin and should apply for an eVisa online before travel. The fee is €50.
€50 for 30 days single entry, €75 for 30 days multiple entry, €100 for 90 days multiple entry. A yellow fever certificate is required.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- eVisa
- Fee
- €50
- Stay
- Up to 30 days
- Yellow fever
- Certificate required
- Arrive at
- COO
How to get your Benin evisa
- Apply on the official portal linked on this page. Use only the government site; look-alike agency sites charge extra.
- Prepare a passport scan, a recent photo, your flight booking and first hotel address.
- Allow at least two weeks for approval, then print the eVisa or keep it on your phone.
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Germany.
Health requirements
Yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for German travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Benin. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: German Federal Foreign Office (Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise).
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Benin
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French, Fon, Yoruba
- Plugs
- Type C, E
- Best time
- November to March
- Airports
- Cotonou (COO)
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Benin?
Yes. German citizens need a visa for Benin and should apply for an eVisa online before travel. The fee is €50.
How long can German citizens stay in Benin?
Up to 30 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Benin?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
How much does the Benin visa cost for German passport holders?
The fee is €50. Pay only on the official government portal or at the border.
Which airports do flights to Benin arrive at?
Most international flights land at Cotonou (COO).
Sources
- Official Benin visa portal
- German Federal Foreign Office (Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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