Benin guides in English
Clear, sourced guides for the diaspora, people of African descent, travellers and investors: Beninese citizenship, visas, starting a business and culture. Written by the BOSAKA OFFICE newsroom in Abomey-Calavi.
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Vodun Days 2027 in Ouidah: dates, venues and travel tips
Vodun Days 2027 in Ouidah run from 2 to 9 January: official dates, venues, public holidays, getting there from Cotonou a...
20 oct. 2026
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Start a business in Benin: online registration, costs, steps
Start a business in Benin online on monentreprise.bj: official fees from 10,000 FCFA, documents, legal forms and certifi...
20 oct. 2026
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Benin e-visa 2026: fees, processing time and how to apply
Benin e-visa: official fees (50, 75 or 100 euros), processing in 1 to 96 hours, how to apply on evisa.bj and the latest...
20 oct. 2026
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Benin citizenship for Afro-descendants : 2026 step-by-step guide
Benin citizenship for Afro-descendants: who is eligible under Law 2024-31, documents, the US$100 fee and each step on th...
20 oct. 2026