• Visa is required
• U.S. Passport, Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay
• 1 Fully Completed Visa Application Form
  Click here to download the Tourist Visa Application for this country
• 1 Passport photograph required
• Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary
• International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required (not a copy)
• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter
  Click here to download the Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter

• Visa is required
• U.S. Passport, Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay
• 1 Fully Completed Visa Application Form
  Click here to download the Business Visa Application for this country
• 1 Passport photograph required
• A business letter of responsibility (sample) is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to:
  Embassy of Benin, Visa Section, Washington DC
  The letter must explain all of the following: Nature of business to be performed Name and address of reference to be visited Guarantee of return Transportation and sufficient funds for the visit.
  The letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant
  Click here to download a Sample Business Letter
• Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary
• International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required (not a copy)
• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter
  Click here to download the Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter

Note: Consular fees should be paid by Money Order or Cashier Check only (which Ambassador Passport and Visa can purchase on your behalf)

(2) Ambassador Passport and Visa Fees

It is advisable to apply for the visa at least three weeks prior to your prospective departure date:

Note:  There is a charge of $20 to obtain money orders
Note:   There is a 5% charge for all government and consular fees paid by credit or debit cards.