🇧🇯 Benin · Employer-sponsored work
Visa professionnel — 12 mois (work visa) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €366 |
| Minimum annual salary | XOF 2,880,000 |
| Proof of savings | €1,829 |
| Minimum investment | €4,573 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 21–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €180 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Citizenship possible after 3 years.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://dei.gouv.bj.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €366.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://dei.gouv.bj · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum annual salary
“DEI portal homepage offers 'demander un e-visa' / 'demander un visa' links; no Visa professionnel salary threshold is stated.”
https://dei.gouv.bj · verified 2026-06-19
Proof of savings
https://dei.gouv.bj · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum investment
https://dei.gouv.bj · verified 2026-06-24
Job offer
https://dei.gouv.bj · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://dei.gouv.bj · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://dei.gouv.bj · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://dei.gouv.bj · verified 2026-06-24
Years to citizenship
https://dei.gouv.bj · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.