Cambodia Visa for Beninese Citizens & How to Apply
A visa is REQUIRED for Beninese passport holders visiting Cambodia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa types | Requirements | Information | Application |
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Tourist (Type-T) | Visa required | For Beninese nationals or residents who visit Cambodia for tourism purposes. | Get it as soon as 12:00 - Friday - 02 August, 2024 6 days 6 minutes from now |
Business (Type-E) | Visa required |
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Get it as soon as 12:00 - Friday - 02 August, 2024 6 days 6 minutes from now |
Transit visa | Not required | For Beninese transit passengers departing on the same arrival airplane through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP). |
Do Beninese nationals need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. As of July 2024, 12,323,591 Beninese passport holders require a valid visa to enter Cambodia. Beninese passports must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for a minimum of 6 months at the time of application.
Visa requirement summary:
Can Beninese citizens apply for Cambodia evisa? | Yes, Beninese passports are eligible for the e-visa to Cambodia. |
eVisa fee: | eVisa fee for Beninese citizens is 45262 XOF. |
eVisa processing time: | 3-5 working days (Earliest is 12:30 - Thursday - 01 August, 2024 at Porto Novo local time) |
Visa on arrival eligibility: | Travelers from Benin are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) for Cambodia. |
How to apply? | Online eVisa application |
What are requirements to get Cambodia evisa for Benin citizens?
In order to get an eVisa for Cambodia, Beninese citizens need to guarantee the following things:
- Your Benin passport must be valid for at least 6 months of your entry into Cambodia and should have at least 2 black pages.
- You have a soft copy of your full passport personal detail page (in jpeg format)
- You have a soft copy of your portrait (in jpeg format, meeting the Vietnam evisa photo requirements).
- You have an active email to receive Evisa
- You have a credit card/debit card to make payment.
Diplomatic Missions of Cambodia in Benin
At present, Cambodia has no diplomatic representations in Porto Novo, Benin.
The information for the nearest Cambodian embassy can be found below.
Nearest Embassy
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Egypt
(It is a 3782.5 km distance from Porto Novo with 6 hours, 18 minutes flight)
Villa No.2E, Gamal Hemdan St/Charles De Gaulle St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt
Phone
+202 37629973/ +202 33351137
To call the embassy from Benin, please dial +20
Office hours
Monday- Friday: 8:00 am - 17:00 pm
(Close now)
Time Right Now
Porto Novo: 11:54 AM, Saturday 27 July 2024
Giza: 13:54 PM, Saturday 27 July 2024
Time Difference: Giza 1.0 hour ahead Porto Novo
![Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Egypt](/media/embassy/embassy-of-cambodia-in-egypt.png)
How to Get Cambodia Visa for Beninese citizens
There are two available methods for Beninese citizens and foreign passports living in Benin to apply for a visa to Cambodia.
Applying for an eVisa from Benin? Here is a step-by-step guide:
- Fill in a secure online eVisa form
- Upload your Beninese passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
- Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (75 USD ~ 45262 XOF)
- Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 12:00 PM, Benin local time on 02 August 2024).
- Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.
Beninese nationals are eligible for the 30-day visa-on-arrival program:
- Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 18105 CFA Franc BCEAO(XOF)
- Business visas: $35 USD ~ 21122 CFA Franc BCEAO(XOF)
Eligible ports of entry
Beninese visitors holding a valid eVisa can enter at one of the following ports of entry and exit in Cambodia:
Ports of entry/exit | Distance and travel time (from Porto Novo Benin) |
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Phnom Penh International Airport | 11143.5 km / 6924.2 miles (18 hours, 34 minutes) |
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport | 10991.7 km / 6829.9 miles (18 hours, 19 minutes) |
Sihanoukville International Airport | 11036.4 km / 6857.7 miles (18 hours, 23 minutes) |
Cham Yeam | 10934.8 km / 6794.6 miles (18 hours, 13 minutes) |
Poipet | 10852.2 km / 6743.2 miles (18 hours, 5 minutes) |
Bavet | 11295.9 km / 7019.0 miles (18 hours, 49 minutes) |
Trapeang Kriel | 11213.6 km / 6967.8 miles (18 hours, 41 minutes) |
Benin & Cambodia travel information
Benin | Cambodia | Differences | |
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Local time | 11:54 (27 July, 2024) | 17:54 (27 July, 2024) | Benin is Giza 1.0 hour ahead Porto Novo Cambodia. |
Population | 12,323,591 | 16,861,699 | 4,538,108 fewer than Cambodia. |
Current weather | moderate rain 27°C (Porto Novo) | overcast clouds 29°C (Phnom Penh) | 2°C lower than Cambodia |
Distance | Porto Novo |
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Average distance is 11067 km or 6877 miles. |
Today’s holiday |
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The next public holiday in Cambodia is Sept. 22, 2024 which will start in 1 month, 3 weeks (Porto Novo local time) |
Benin Public Holidays 2024
The Royal Embassy of Cambodia may close during the following public holidays and observances in Benin.
Public holiday | Date to be observed | Counting down |
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Flooding of the Nile | Thursday, 15 August 2024 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
Nayrouz | Wednesday, 11 September 2024 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
Prophet Mohamed's Birthday | Monday, 16 September 2024 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
September Equinox | Sunday, 22 September 2024 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
Constitutional Day | Tuesday, 24 September 2024 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
Armed Forces Day | Sunday, 06 October 2024 | 2 months, 1 week |
Commemoration Day of King's Father | Tuesday, 15 October 2024 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
King's Coronation Day | Tuesday, 29 October 2024 | 3 months |
Independence Day | Saturday, 09 November 2024 | 3 months, 1 week |
December Solstice | Saturday, 21 December 2024 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
Frequently asked questions, answered
Are there any Cambodian diplomatic missions in Benin?
No. There is no embassy of Cambodia in Benin.
How much does a Cambodian eVisa cost for Beninese nationals?
The cost of an eVisa for Beninese citizens is approximately (75 USD ~ 45262 XOF) for a standard processing time of 3-5 working days.
How soon can I get a visa for Cambodia from Benin?
The earliest possible for getting an eVisa for Cambodia is around 12:30 PM on 01 August 2024 (Porto Novo local time).
What are the best ways to obtain a visa for Cambodia?
If you are currently living in Benin, you can:
- Apply for an e-visa online.