Benin - Apply for Nationality Certificate

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Procedure

How to apply:
In Benin application

1. Contact the Directorate of Emigration and Immigration offices near you for more information.
2. Visit the immigration office and express your interest at the service desk, you will then be issued with an application form.
3. Submit the completed form and the supporting documents (listed below) to the attending official for verification and processing.
4. Pay the application fees you will then be issued a with a receipt/acknowledgement slip and you will be notified when you should re-visit the office to collect the certificate.

Abroad Application:

1. Visit the Benin embassy or consulate near you with all the required documents (listed below) and obtain the application form or download the form from the embassy website if available.
2. Submit the completed form and the supporting documents (listed below) to the attending official for verification and processing.
3. Pay the application fees but in same embassy/consulate the payment can be done online (please consult with the embassy first)
4. You will then be issued a with a receipt/acknowledgement slip and you will be notified when you should re-visit the office to collect the certificate.
5. In some embassy they offer postage services and the certificate will be sent to you thus you will be required to provide an envelope with sufficient postage so that we can send back your file in sealed conditions with acknowledgement of receipt.

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Required Documents

• Copy of consulate card
• Two passport photos with white background.
• official birth certificate copy
• official marriage certificate copy.
• Identification document (passport or ID card)
• long term residency permit
• Receipt for proof of payment of the application fees.
• Any other document that may be requested by the authorized officials.

Office Locations & Contacts

Directorate of Emigration and Immigration:
Ministry of foreign affairs and corporation
Address: 1278, avenue Jean-Paul II Quartier Zongo Nima
PO Box: 03 BP 3380 COTONOU
Phone: (+229) 21 31 56 44
Fax: (+229) 21 31 36 10
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Link

Ministry of Interior & Public Security
Direction Generale de l'Etat Civil
BP 925
Cotonou Benin
Tel:+229 9419 9912 / +229 9788 4629

Benin Embassy and consulate :Link

Eligibility

• Citizens of Benin

Fees

please consult with the embassy/consult about the service fees and method of payment.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• Within one week

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Instructions

Kindly ensure photos attached on passport application forms are as follows:

• Recent and Clear photos – they should not be blurred nor have a dark hue; all facial features should be clearly outlined.
• Photos with full face and both ears showing.
• Photos taken against a white background.
• The size of the face should be 3.5cm x 4.5cm.
• Weaves and hair should not cover the forehead or the rest of the face.
• Decent photos- ladies should not be wearing strappy or strapless tops.
• Attach 4 photos.
• Photos should be without shadows in the background.
• Photos should be taken without spectacles.
• Optical lenses should not be worn unless you can show us a medical certificate

Required Information

• Details of the applicant
• Contact details.
• Current residential address in Benin or abroad
• Details about the spouse (if applicable)
• Identification document details
• Details about the applicant parents

Need for the Document

A Benin Nationality Certificate is a document that proves the person's nationality. If you move abroad, intend to get married, or want to be eligible for certain jobs, you may need to prove you are a Benin national.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

(ministry foreign affairs and cooperate)
(directory of emigration and immigration)

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