Vietnam Visa RequirementsFor Benin passport holders
Beninese citizens can obtain a Vietnam e-Visa entirely online. The fee is $25 and the process is completed at the official Vietnam e-visa portal. The visa allows up to 90 days.
Benin passport holders must apply for an electronic visa (eVisa) online before traveling to Vietnam.
Apply at https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. Fill out the online application, upload passport copy and photo, pay the $25 fee. The e-Visa is issued within 3 business days. Print the e-Visa approval and carry it along with your passport to Vietnam.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Benin to Vietnam: What You Need to Know
Vietnam introduced the e-Visa system for all nationalities, greatly simplifying access. Beninese travelers can now apply online without visiting an embassy. Vietnam is a popular destination for its street food, UNESCO heritage sites, beaches, and affordable prices.
How to Get There
Vietnam is often combined with Cambodia and Thailand on a Southeast Asia trip. Neighboring Laos and Cambodia also require visas for Beninese travelers but all offer relatively easy e-visa or on-arrival options. Gulf carriers and Thai Airways provide convenient connections from Cotonou.
Money & Banking
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese Dong (VND). ATMs widely available in cities. Cards accepted in hotels and larger restaurants. Cash required for street food, local transport, and markets. Exchange USD or EUR for VND on arrival at the airport or city exchange bureaus.
Practical Tips
Apply at least 5 days before departure. Vietnam e-Visa is single-entry; if you plan to leave and re-enter (e.g., Mekong side trips to Cambodia), get a multiple-entry e-Visa. Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Hanoi (HAN) are best reached from Cotonou via Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, or Doha.