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Benin

Benin

Name Republic of Benin
Location West Africa
Time IST (-) 4 1/2 hrs
Capital Porto Novo
Language French (official), Fon and Yoruba (most common vernaculars in south), tribal languages (at least six major ones in north)
Area 112,622 sq kms
Population 9,877,292 (July 2013 est.)
National Day 01 AUG (Independence Day)
Currency West African CFA Franc (XOF) 1 = INR 0.12.
Airline Name Air AfriqueRK
International Airports Cotonou Cadjehoun

Diplomatic Missions in India

Name: Benin

Name Embassy of the Republic of Benin
Address E- 6/5, Vasant Vihar,
City New Delhi - 110 057
Helpline 011- 4057 8499
Fax 011- 4057 4892
Working Days Mon to Fri
Office Timings 0900 to 1730 hrs
Submission Timings 1000 to 1700 hrs
Collection Timings 1000 to 1700 hrs
Email ID's ambabenindelhi
@yahoo.fr
Jurisdiction to Apply No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Benin

Tourist

  • A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of expiry of the visa.
  • Copy of the Passport.
  • Two visa forms (photocopy allowed).
  • Two recent passport-size photographs.
  • A Covering letter from the Applicant.
  • List of countries visited in the ;last 6 months.
  • Original invitation letter from Benin.
  • International certificate of vaccination (yellow fever vaccination certificate) is required.
  • Proof of funds covering duration of stay or bank account statements.
  • Confirmed hotel booking or sponsoring letter(for tourists)
  • A Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • A No-Objection Certificate from the Employer (if applicable).
  • Onward Country visa or a sponsorship letter from Benin.
  • Copy of complete file.
  • Some cases are referred to Benin, for which the Embassy charges approximately INR 800 for courier. Approval can take 10-15 days.
  • Visa is issued for a maximum stay of 15 days, with single entry and is valid for 90 days.
  • If required, the visa can be extended by the Immigration Department in Benin.
  • Visa processing takes 2 to 3 working days.
Visa fee isINR 7000

Business

 

  • A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of expiry of the visa.
  • Copy of the Passport.
  • Two visa forms (photocopy allowed).
  • Two recent passport-size photographs.
  • A Covering letter from the Applicant.
  • List of countries visited in the ;last 6 months.
  • Original invitation letter from Benin.
  • International certificate of vaccination (yellow fever vaccination certificate) is required.
  • Proof of funds covering duration of stay or bank account statements.
  • A Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • A No-Objection Certificate from the Employer (if applicable).
  • Onward Country visa or a sponsorship letter from Benin.
  • Copy of complete file.
  • Some cases are referred to Benin, for which the Embassy charges approximately INR 800 for courier. Approval can take 10-15 days.
  • Visa is issued for a maximum stay of 15 days, with single entry and is valid for 90 days.
  • If required, the visa can be extended by the Immigration Department in Benin.
  • Visa processing takes 2 to 3 working days.
Single EntryINR 7000
Multiple EntryINR 10000

Transit

No transit visa is issued.

Seamen

  • A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of expiry of the visa.
  • Copy of the Passport.
  • Two visa forms (photocopy allowed).
  • Two recent passport-size photographs.
  • A Covering letter from the Applicant.
  • List of countries visited in the ;last 6 months.
  • Original invitation letter from Benin.
  • International certificate of vaccination (yellow fever vaccination certificate) is required.
  • Proof of funds covering duration of stay or bank account statements.
  • A Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • A No-Objection Certificate from the Employer (if applicable).
  • Onward Country visa or a sponsorship letter from Benin.
  • Copy of complete file.
  • Some cases are referred to Benin, for which the Embassy charges approximately INR 800 for courier. Approval can take 10-15 days.
  • Visa is issued for a maximum stay of 15 days, with single entry and is valid for 90 days.
  • If required, the visa can be extended by the Immigration Department in Benin.
  • Visa processing takes 2 to 3 working days.
Visa fee isINR 7000

Work Permit

No visa is issued.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Benin

Tourist

  • A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of expiry of the visa.
  • Copy of the Passport.
  • Two visa forms (photocopy allowed).
  • Two recent passport-size photographs.
  • A Covering letter from the Applicant.
  • List of countries visited in the ;last 6 months.
  • Original invitation letter from Benin.
  • International certificate of vaccination (yellow fever vaccination certificate) is required.
  • Proof of funds covering duration of stay or bank account statements.
  • Confirmed hotel booking or sponsoring letter(for tourists)
  • A Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • A No-Objection Certificate from the Employer (if applicable).
  • Onward Country visa or a sponsorship letter from Benin.
  • Copy of complete file.
  • Some cases are referred to Benin, for which the Embassy charges approximately INR 800 for courier. Approval can take 10-15 days.
  • Visa is issued for a maximum stay of 15 days, with single entry and is valid for 90 days.
  • If required, the visa can be extended by the Immigration Department in Benin.
  • Visa processing takes 2 to 3 working days.
Visa fee isINR 7000

Business

 

  • A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of expiry of the visa.
  • Copy of the Passport.
  • Two visa forms (photocopy allowed).
  • Two recent passport-size photographs.
  • A Covering letter from the Applicant.
  • List of countries visited in the ;last 6 months.
  • Original invitation letter from Benin.
  • International certificate of vaccination (yellow fever vaccination certificate) is required.
  • Proof of funds covering duration of stay or bank account statements.
  • A Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • A No-Objection Certificate from the Employer (if applicable).
  • Onward Country visa or a sponsorship letter from Benin.
  • Copy of complete file.
  • Some cases are referred to Benin, for which the Embassy charges approximately INR 800 for courier. Approval can take 10-15 days.
  • Visa is issued for a maximum stay of 15 days, with single entry and is valid for 90 days.
  • If required, the visa can be extended by the Immigration Department in Benin.
  • Visa processing takes 2 to 3 working days.
Single EntryINR 7000
Multiple EntryINR 10000

Transit

No transit visa is issued.

Seamen

  • A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of expiry of the visa.
  • Copy of the Passport.
  • Two visa forms (photocopy allowed).
  • Two recent passport-size photographs.
  • A Covering letter from the Applicant.
  • List of countries visited in the ;last 6 months.
  • Original invitation letter from Benin.
  • International certificate of vaccination (yellow fever vaccination certificate) is required.
  • Proof of funds covering duration of stay or bank account statements.
  • A Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
  • A No-Objection Certificate from the Employer (if applicable).
  • Onward Country visa or a sponsorship letter from Benin.
  • Copy of complete file.
  • Some cases are referred to Benin, for which the Embassy charges approximately INR 800 for courier. Approval can take 10-15 days.
  • Visa is issued for a maximum stay of 15 days, with single entry and is valid for 90 days.
  • If required, the visa can be extended by the Immigration Department in Benin.
  • Visa processing takes 2 to 3 working days.
Visa fee isINR 7000

Work Permit

No visa is issued.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Benin

The visa applications can be submitted at the Embassy in New Delhi only.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Benin

The visa applications can be submitted at the Embassy in New Delhi only.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Benin

The visa applications can be submitted at the Embassy in New Delhi only.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Benin