Recognition of Beninese Nationality for Afro-descendants (Law No. 2024-31)
Reclaim an African homeland: a Beninese passport and the right to live in Benin for a USD…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:00 UTC
Summary
Under Law No. 2024-31, Benin recognises Beninese nationality for adult descendants of sub-Saharan Africans deported in the transatlantic slave trade, via the official MyAfroOrigins platform launched July 2025.
Dream spread
Reclaim an African homeland: a Beninese passport and the right to live in Benin for a USD 100 fee.
Relocation reality check
You must document ancestry (DNA tests only as supporting evidence), and the 3-year Certificate of Eligibility becomes void unless you actually travel to Benin to complete identification before full nationality is decreed.
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Eligibility
Adults (18+) with genealogical evidence of a sub-Saharan ancestor deported in the transatlantic slave trade; nationals of sub-Saharan African states and descendants of post-1944 migrants are excluded.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 36 months (about 3 years)
- Property purchase
- Not required
No amounts on record. Check the official source.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
- Legal & translation
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“Certificate of Eligibility ... valid for three (03) years ... becomes void if, during its validity period, the holder has not stayed in Benin.”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
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