Benin

1. Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any 
2. 2 Scanned recent colour photograph. (Photo Specification); 
3. Visa Application forms: completed and signed Personal 
4. Covering letter: explaining purpose of travel to the country 
5. Original Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 3 months with bank seal 
6. Air tickets: proof of return flight tickets from and back to your home country 
7. Hotel reservation: proof of accommodation for your entire stay 
8. Travel Itinerary: day-wise plan outlining all elements of the trip

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• Yes, all Indian passportholders require a visit to visit Benin.All foreign nationals including Indians are eligible for an eVisa. After its official launch on Monday, April 23, 2018 by the Government of Benin, the digital platform for the application and issuance of entry and short-stay visas in Benin has become active.
  The e Visa is valid for single or multiple entries, good for 30 - 90 days from the date of issue for a stay up to the expiration date listed on the visa. It is very easy to apply for and does not require sending your physical passport to us for processing.
  It is the simplest and the fastest way to get your visa. Once your visa application is approved, you will receive the visa copy via email right in your inbox.

• An Electronic Visa or "e Visa" is an electronically issued and stored authority for travel to The Republic of Benin, which replaces the traditional paper visa process in most cases. You will receive your Benin visa entirely online – without having to submit your passport for stamping.

• A Benin visa is most appropriate for Indians travelling to Benin for business and recreational purposes such as holidaying, sightseeing, or even short family visits. The type of visa to enter Benin will depend on several factors such as nationality, purpose of your planned visit and duration.

• The categories of visas available for Indians visiting Benin depends on the purpose of the visit.
  If you are visiting Benin for sightseeing or meeting friends or family, then you should apply for a tourist visa.
  If you are visiting Benin for commercial reasons or participating in a business fair or exhibition, then a business visa is applicable.