Can the e-Visa to Benin be extended?

Yes, it is possible to extend your 30-day visa in Benin, although the process may vary. If you have chosen the 90-day visa, you are less likely to be granted an extension. However, we recommend you to visit the immigration office before your visa expires to explore your options. Even though we do not offer this service, here we have included more details about the extension process:

1. Extension of the 30-Day Visa:

• Possibility of extension. Travelers with a 30-day visa can apply for an extension of their visa. This extension is usually granted if you can demonstrate a valid reason for your extended stay, such as business issues, medical emergencies, or unforeseen personal reasons.
  
  

2. Application Process:

• Visit the immigration office. You must present yourself in person at the immigration office in Benin before your visa expires.
• Required documentation. Bring your passport, current eVisa, and any supporting documents that justify your extension request, such as business letters, modified flight reservations, or medical reports.
• Application form. Complete the extension application form available at the office. Ensure you provide accurate and detailed information.
• Payment of fees. There may be a fee associated with the extension application, which must be paid at the time of submission.
  
  

3. Extension of the 90-Day Visa:

• Possibility of extension. Although it is less frequent, holders of a 90-day visa can apply for an extension under exceptional circumstances. Immigration authorities evaluate these requests on a case-by-case basis.
• Application process. Similar to the process for the 30-day visa; you must visit the immigration office and provide a solid justification for your extension request.

4. Consequences of the Extension:

• Approval. If your extension request is approved, you will receive a stamp in your passport indicating the new expiration date of your visa. Be sure to respect this new date to avoid legal issues.
• Denial. If your request is denied, you must leave Benin before the original expiration date of your visa to avoid penalties, which can include fines, deportation, or difficulties in obtaining future visas.