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Israel Visa Requirements for Benin Citizens

Visa required

Benin passport holders need a visa for Israel, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Israel's Population and Immigration Authority says applications for B/2 entry visas and tourist licences for foreigners can be submitted at Israeli missions in the country of origin.

“Applications for entry visas and tourist licences type B/2 for foreigners can be submitted at Israeli missions in the country of origin.”

Source: Israel Population and Immigration Authority — ETA-IL eligibility check · checked 3 Oct 2026

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B/2 Visitor Visa

Embassy
Fee
32 USD

The Foreign Ministry's consular fee table for the B/2 visitor visa, updated for 2026: USD 32 or €28, with a local rate per country.

What the Israel visa rules mean for Benin travellers

Benin citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Israel. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the B/2 Visitor Visa, which costs 32 USD.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Israel applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The Population and Immigration Authority says that to apply for an ETA-IL your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of your arrival in Israel. The UK government tells British citizens their pas…
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors travelling on an ETA-IL. The Population and Immigration Authority lists, among the documents for an eVisa-B2 tourist visa, health…
  • Return or onward ticket: The Population and Immigration Authority lists round trip tickets to Israel among the documents for an eVisa-B2 tourist visa. No official source we could read states a ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors travell…
  • Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a fixed amount. The Population and Immigration Authority asks eVisa-B2 applicants for proof of monetary means: bank account statements for the last three months, approval from the…

Israel entry rules compared

Israel does not grant visa-free entry to any passport, issues eVisas to 3 and requires an embassy visa from 93. Benin citizens are treated the same way as Algeria, Angola, Burkina Faso, Burundi and Cameroon. Overall the Benin passport ranks #139 in the world with 32 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Benin passport you can also visit 4 countries in the region without a visa, including Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore.

In the other direction, Israel citizens need evisa to visit Benin.

Flag of IsraelEntry requirements for Israel

Passport validity

90 days

The Population and Immigration Authority says that to apply for an ETA-IL your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of your arrival in Israel. The UK government tells British citizens their passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date they arrive.

Israel Population and Immigration Authority — About ETA-IL✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a fixed amount. The Population and Immigration Authority asks eVisa-B2 applicants for proof of monetary means: bank account statements for the last three months, approval from the bank of financial feasibility, or a document attesting to sufficient funds for the visit.

Population and Immigration Authority — eVisa-B2 tourist visa: required documents✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

ILS 50,000

Israel's Tax Authority says anyone entering or leaving Israel must report cash, bank cheques, travellers' cheques, bearer securities, negotiable instruments and payment cards worth ILS 50,000 or more at any border crossing, and ILS 12,000 or more at the Nizana, Jordan River, Yitzhak Rabin and Taba crossings and the Allenby Border Crossing, which has its own online reporting service.

Israel Tax Authority (gov.il) — Declare bringing money into and out of Israel (Customs form 84)✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Israel?

Benin passport holders need a visa for Israel, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel. Israel's Population and Immigration Authority says applications for B/2 entry visas and tourist licences for foreigners can be submitted at Israeli missions in the country of origin.

How much does a Israel visa cost for Benin citizens?

B/2 Visitor Visa: 32 USD.

How do Benin citizens apply for a Israel visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Israel before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Israel?

The Population and Immigration Authority says that to apply for an ETA-IL your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of your arrival in Israel. The UK government tells British citizens their passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date they arrive.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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