→ Cameroon visa for Beninese citizens
Embarking on a journey from Benin to Cameroon is made straightforward thanks to the convenient e-visa system, which facilitates applications for both tourist and transit stays. Typically, a tourist e-visa grants a stay of up to 30 days and costs approximately 60,000 XAF, payable online. While both countries share the CFA franc (XAF) currency, simplifying financial matters upon arrival, travelers bridge the vibrant cultural landscapes from West Africa directly into the lush heart of Central Africa. Most travelers find direct flights from Cotonou to major Cameroonian cities like Douala or Yaoundé to be the most practical route, navigating the shift from the Gulf of Guinea coast deeper into the continent.
eVisa· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
Visa options
TransitTransit Visa - Up to 4 Days
4d$0valid 4d
TransitTransit Visa - Over 4 Days
$182
OtherShort Stay Visa - Up to 6 Months
180d$182valid 6mo
OtherShort Stay Express Visa - Up to 6 Months
180d$273valid 6mo
OtherLong Stay Visa - Up to 1 Year
365d$273valid 1y
TouristTourism Visa - 1 to 30 Days (Embassy Washington DC)
30d$93valid 1mo
TouristShort Stay Visa (Tourism/Business/Transit) – Up to 90 Days (e‑Visa Policy)
90d$182multiple-entryvalid 6mo
BusinessBusiness Short Stay Visa – Up to 90 Days (e‑Visa Policy)
90d$182multiple-entryvalid 6mo
WorkLong Stay Visa – Up to 6 Months (Work/Study/Family – General Policy)
180dvalid 6mo
OtherLong Stay Visa – Up to 1 Year (Embassy Washington DC, US Citizens)
365d$275valid 1y
OtherLong Stay Visa – Up to 6 Months (Embassy Washington DC, Non‑US Citizens)
180d$184valid 6mo
OtherCourtesy Visa
$0
WorkResidence Permit (after Long‑Stay Visa)
multiple-entry
OtherVisa Exemption for Ordinary Passport Holders
90d$0valid 3mo