West Africa eVisas
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The F5A tourist visa is single entry: valid for entry within 90 days of issue, with a permitted stay of 30 days. It is not extendable and does not permit employment. Check exemptions and eligibility before applying.

Documents to prepare

• Passport with at least 6 months’ validity and available blank pages; passport-style photograph.
• Return travel evidence, hotel reservation or host address.
• Evidence of funds: the F5A guidance lists a 180-day bank statement.
• For accompanied children under 18: birth certificate and parental consent letter.

Application and approval

Use Nigeria’s official eVisa portal: register, select the correct category, complete passport/travel details, upload the requested documents and pay. Monitor email and application status. NIS publishes 48-hour approval guidance but advises applying 2–4 weeks ahead because delays can occur.

Fees depend on the applicable category and nationality: use the portal’s quote. Carry the issued approval with its QR/reference and the same passport. Complete the required landing/departure formalities. For a road arrival, confirm the intended Nigerian entry post is accepted for your authorisation before paying or travelling; do not assume an airport selection covers a land border.

Obtain your visa before travel; do not use the old visa-on-arrival process. Check applicable yellow-fever certificate and current health-declaration requirements, including any exemptions.

Official guidance: F5A requirements · NIS application guidance · Entry/exit formalities

Eligible visitors can apply through Benin’s official eVisa portal. Check the official visa-exemption guidance first. The national public-services listing publishes 24-hour processing; this is not guaranteed. We recommend allowing at least 7 days before arrival.

Information and travel documents

• Active email address, passport number and expiry date to start the application.
• Accurate personal, passport, visa-type and travel details, including planned dates and accommodation/contact information requested by the form.
• Prepare a passport with at least 6 months’ validity beyond arrival and a blank page per entry. Keep itinerary, accommodation and onward travel evidence available; provide additional documents if requested.

Published online fees

30 days single entry: €50; 30 days multiple entry: €75; 90 days multiple entry: €100. Confirm the amount displayed before payment and follow the dates and conditions printed on the issued visa.

How to apply

Start a new application, confirm the emailed link, complete the four information stages, review and pay using an accepted 3D Secure Visa/Mastercard. Save the application number to track progress. Carry the approved eVisa and the same passport; specify your actual land or air route where requested.

Health update: a notice published on 16 September 2026 says vaccination cards, including yellow-fever cards, are no longer checked at Benin entry points. Vaccination remains recommended and the measure may change. This does not remove another destination’s health requirements.

Official guidance: Application steps · Processing listing · Fees, exemptions and latest notices

Check nationality and document eligibility through the official Visa Assistant. Tourist processing is up to 5 working days; apply at least 6 working days before arrival. Late applications may attract a surcharge—check support rather than relying on urgent approval.

Documents to prepare

• Completed online form; scan of the passport’s first three pages, valid at least 3 months beyond the requested visa period.
• Recent passport photograph; flight reservation/ticket if arriving by air.
• Have accommodation or host evidence, an invitation where applicable and funds evidence ready; the published tourist list treats these as optional supporting documents.

Tourist options and published fees

1–15 days single entry: CFA 25,000; 1–15 days multiple entry: CFA 35,000; 16–30 days multiple entry: CFA 45,000; 31–90 days multiple entry: CFA 65,000.

How to apply

At Togo Voyage, create an account, check eligibility, enter your route/dates, upload documents and pay using the offered method. Monitor notifications and download the approval. Complete the online arrival/departure registration formalities, including when visa-exempt. Carry your passport, approval and yellow-fever certificate; confirm your road entry post and latest portal instructions.

Official guidance: Visa documents, fees and timelines · Travel formalities · Visa Assistant

Use the official eligibility checker to determine visa-free, ETA or eVisa entry. Do not assume every African passport follows the same route. Tourist applications use category B2.

Documents to prepare

• Passport valid at least 6 months after intended departure from Ghana, with at least 3 blank pages.
• Colour passport photo taken within 6 months, light/white background, approximately 3.5 × 4.5 cm.
• Return/onward itinerary; accommodation covering the whole stay; funds evidence such as the last 3 months’ bank or credit-card statements.
• If staying with a host: signed invitation, full address and host ID; a non-Ghanaian resident host also needs passport details and residence permit.

Published processing and fees

These are portal service estimates; additional assessment can delay a decision. Select the required tier and verify its current fee before paying.

How to apply and travel

At Ghana’s official portal, check eligibility, create an account, complete your details, upload evidence, review, submit and pay where required. Track email/dashboard updates. Answer requests for information through the dashboard within the stated period—currently 3 days.

Current eVisas are single entry, valid for entry within 90 days of issue; the border officer determines the stay, up to 60 days. Carry your approval, passport and required yellow-fever certificate. A return to Ghana after leaving needs an appropriate fresh authorisation unless exempt. Confirm land-entry eligibility for your route.

Official guidance: Eligibility, fees and tiers · Complete applicant guide

Coastal border names in both directions

The standard coastal route runs Nigeria → Benin → Togo → Ghana, or in reverse. These are the principal coastal crossings for that route; inland alternatives are separate routes and should be checked individually.

Travelling between countries that do not share a border

• Nigeria ↔ Togo: travel through Benin; complete Seme–Kraké and Hilla-Condji–Sanvee-Condji formalities.
• Benin ↔ Ghana: travel through Togo; complete Hilla-Condji–Sanvee-Condji and Kodjoviakopé–Aflao formalities.
• Nigeria ↔ Ghana: travel through Benin and Togo; complete all three border crossings. Reverse the order when starting in Ghana.

Prepare for every crossing

• Obtain entry permission for every country you enter, including countries crossed only by road. Airside transit exemptions do not automatically cover an overland journey.
• Match the visa’s entry point, dates and permitted entries to the route. For a return journey, count every re-entry: one single-entry visa cannot normally be used again after departure.
• Carry your original passport, approvals, accommodation/itinerary evidence, onward travel details and applicable health documents. For children, confirm consent and relationship documents.
• Complete exit and entry formalities on both sides and check passport stamps before continuing. Border queues, opening arrangements and route conditions can change; confirm them close to departure.
• If driving your own vehicle, separately confirm ownership/authorisation, registration, cross-border motor cover and customs requirements.

Samap can help align your itinerary, entry dates, accommodation evidence and border coordination. The exact vehicle, driver and handover arrangements are confirmed for your tour. Border and visa decisions remain with the authorities.

Border references: Seme–Kraké · Hilla-Condji–Sanvee-Condji · Ghana border administration

Ready for departure

1. Check eligibility individually. Nigeria’s tourist guidance excludes ECOWAS nationals and applicable waiver countries. Benin’s government publishes visa-free visits of up to 90 days for African nationals; confirm your passport category and current exemption before travel. Togo’s Visa Assistant and Ghana’s eligibility checker identify the applicable route. Residence in another country does not itself establish a visa exemption.
2. Use the correct passport. Names, numbers and dates must match every application and booking. Renew early if validity or blank pages are insufficient. Each traveller, including children, needs the appropriate travel document and permission.
3. Check the whole itinerary. Include road transit countries, flight transit requirements and every re-entry. Do not confuse visa validity with authorised stay; the issued permission and entry stamp determine your deadlines.
4. Finish travel formalities. Keep approval documents and application references accessible offline and on paper. Complete required arrival/departure forms. Do not travel on an unpaid application or an application receipt alone.
5. Prepare health and family documents. Check yellow-fever certificate rules and exemptions for each country, any current health declarations, and consent/birth documents for children. Consult a travel-health professional in good time if a medical exemption is needed.
6. Keep practical evidence ready. Carry accommodation and return/onward details, your tour confirmation, local contact numbers and payment evidence. Check airline baggage rules, any rules for medicines or restricted goods, and the customs declarations applicable to your route.
7. Recheck shortly before travel. Review current official entry guidance and your home country’s travel advice; confirm your arrival pickup and border schedule with our team. If documents are missing or approval is delayed, contact the issuing authority before travelling.

Direct visa and travel links

Foreign-government travel guidance may describe rules for that government’s passport holders. Match the advice to your own nationality and use the destination authority’s current instructions if sources differ.