Do citizens of Benin need a visa for Netherlands?

Visa required

Yes. Benin passport holders need a visa for Netherlands 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

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.

Netherlands missions in Benin

EmbassyCotonou

Embassy of the Netherlands, Cotonou

Data completeness55%

Address

Avenue Pape Jean Paul II, Rue 364, Cotonou

Opening hours

Not yet verified

Also covers

Cameroon, Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea

Schengen visa statistics at this consulate

Year 2025

Applications: 729
Visas issued: 336
Refused: 387
Refusal rate: 53.4%

Multiple-entry share: 26%

Source: European Commission, visa statistics for consulates

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Source: Wikidata Q38050406 · OpenStreetMapRecord updated: Jun 17, 2026

How a Schengen visa application works

A Schengen visa allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period and is valid in all 29 Schengen countries.
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.
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.
Fingerprints are taken at the first application and can be reused for 59 months.

Schengen 90/180 calculator

Document checklist: Benin → Netherlands

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 Netherlands

Honorary Consulate of BeninHonorary Consulate · 's-Gravenhage · +31 70 262 9425See all

Benin embassy & consulates in Netherlands

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