Nationality by Recognition for Afro-Descendants (Law 2024-31) (Nationalité par reconnaissance des personnes d’ascendance africaine)
Nationality by Recognition for Afro-Descendants (Law 2024-31) is a residence route in Benin (Afkomst). Apply on myafroorigins.bj (USD 100) with DNA test, testimonies or family records; provisional certificate first when applying from abroad, then residence/oath in Benin within ~3 yrs. Certificates issued since 2025.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 0 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive up to 30%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Afkomst |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 80 |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | — |
| Staatsburgerschap | direct |
| Werk | yes |
| Komt in aanmerking | Afro-descendants 18+ (slave-trade ancestry) without another African nationality |
| Belasting | Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive up to 30% |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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