Benin

For a foreign national establishing ordinary residence in Benin on the basis of employment or a documented job promise.

For a foreign national entering Benin to carry out a professional activity for up to twelve months.

For a foreign investor holding an approval for a project inside a Benin special economic zone such as GDIZ, and for foreign salaried staff of approved zone enterprises. The law fixes no personal minimum investment.

For a foreign national establishing ordinary residence through a lawful income-generating professional or business activity.

For a foreign national undertaking studies or training in Benin for up to twelve months.

For the spouse, minor children and qualifying dependants of a person recognised as a refugee in Benin.

For a foreign national able to support themselves in Benin or supported by a qualifying third party.

For an ordinary resident who has completed two card renewals and has a qualifying durable connection to Benin.

For an ECOWAS citizen establishing or managing an economic activity in Benin, subject to national business and immigration formalities.

For an ECOWAS citizen seeking or carrying out income-earning employment in Benin, subject to national registration and labour formalities.

For an ECOWAS citizen visiting Benin with a valid travel document for up to ninety days.

For economic, commercial or industrial business travel to Benin without establishing residence.

For family, professional-visit, medical or tourism travel to Benin for no more than ninety days.

For a person seeking protection in Benin under the individual refugee definition in national, Geneva Convention or OAU law.

For a person considered for political exile status by the President of Benin.

For members of a group recognised collectively during a mass influx or comparable protection situation.

For a traveller passing through Benin to a destination where they have the right to enter.

For a foreign national whose residence is supported by another legitimate interest accepted by the authority.