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Do citizens of Benin need a visa for France?

Visa required

Yes. Benin passport holders need a visa for France and must get it before the trip, from an embassy or consulate.

Entry rule
Visa required
Length of stay
Set by the visa
Where to get it
Embassy or consulate
Last checked
Nov 9, 2026
Embassy or consulateDocument checklist

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

France missions in Benin

EmbassyCotonou

Embassy of France, Cotonou

Data completeness90%
Address
2235, avenue Jean-Paul II, Cotonou
Phone
+229 21 36 55 33
Website
bj.ambafrance.org
Opening hours
Not yet verified
Schengen visa statistics at this consulate
Year 2025
Applications
13,905
Visas issued
9,983
Refused
3,943
Refusal rate
28.3%
Multiple-entry share: 37%
Source: European Commission, visa statistics for consulates
DirectionsCallOfficial site
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Source: Wikidata Q2841624 · OpenStreetMapRecord updated: Oct 4, 2025
ConsulatePorto-Novo

Consulate · Porto-Novo

Data completeness25%
Opening hours
Not yet verified
Schengen visa statistics at this consulate
Year 2025
Applications
13,905
Visas issued
9,983
Refused
3,943
Refusal rate
28.3%
Multiple-entry share: 37%
Source: European Commission, visa statistics for consulates
Directions
Suggest a correction
Source: OpenStreetMap

How a Schengen visa application works

  1. A Schengen visa allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period and is valid in all 29 Schengen countries.
  2. Apply at the consulate of the country that is the main purpose of the trip. If the purposes are equal, apply to the country where you will stay longest.
  3. Applications are accepted from 6 months until 15 days before the trip. A decision usually takes 15 calendar days and can take up to 45.
  4. Fingerprints are taken at the first application and can be reused for 59 months.
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Document checklist: Benin → France

General guidance for a short trip. Requirements change, so confirm with the official sources linked below.

  • Passport valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years.
  • Completed visa application form.
  • Recent passport photos.
  • Travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 coverage valid in all Schengen countries.
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
  • Employment letter or proof of business/studies.
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).
  • Return or onward ticket.

Only use the official government portal. Many look-alike sites charge extra.

Benin missions in France

  • Embassy of Benin in FranceEmbassy · ParisSee all
  • Consulat du BéninConsulate · MarseilleSee all
  • Consulate · ParisSee all
  • Beninese consulate, LyonHonorary Consulate · 3rd arrondissement of Lyon · +33 4 78 71 77 71See all
Benin embassy & consulates in France

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Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Benin need a visa for France?

Yes. Benin passport holders need a visa for France and must get it before the trip, from an embassy or consulate. Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel.

How long can citizens of Benin stay in France?

The length of stay is set by the visa that is issued.

Where is the France embassy in Benin?

The France embassy in Benin is located at 2235, avenue Jean-Paul II, Cotonou.