Visa for Canada from Benin: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes, travellers holding a Benin passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to Canada. Do not rely on completing this formality on arrival. The stated associated length of stay is 6 months, subject to the decision of the competent authorities.

The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.

• Government fee100 CAD

  Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.

• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator

  Only when the post uses an external centre. The amount is set locally and we do not publish a figure we cannot verify.

• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top

  Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.

• ExtrasVariable

  Courier return, SMS tracking, compliant photo, insurance, sworn translation or legalisation, depending on what the post requires.

We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.

A typical application file includes an application form, photographs, and evidence of accommodation, financial resources, and insurance. Confirm the exact documents, required format, and any applicable fees with the official portal or the relevant embassy. Submit only the materials requested by the authority handling the application.

Start by checking the official portal or the relevant embassy to identify the applicable process and arrange an appointment. Then prepare the requested file and submit it in line with the instructions provided. The application must be filed and reviewed before travel to Canada.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Benin, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Benin but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing times vary and depend, among other factors, on the authorities' review of the application. File your application sufficiently early for your travel plans and follow official instructions. It is advisable not to buy tickets before the visa has been granted.

Common mistakes include submitting an incomplete file or providing supporting documents that do not match official instructions. Do not confuse the associated length of stay with visa validity or processing time. Check all details with the official portal or the relevant embassy before submitting the application.