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Business / long-stay visa
BeninInvestor Visahigh confidence
Standard Beninese rates. Low cost jurisdiction Stable Francophone W. African state. Cotonou port city. Low cost.
Investment
Business investment or proof of income
Processing
4 months
Min stay
183 days/year
Tax rate
Standard Beninese rates. Low cost jurisdiction
How popular is this programme?
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Demand score13/100
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Key Details
Leads to PRYes
Dual citizenship—
Remote work—
Healthcare included—
Crypto accepted—
Same-sex recognised—
RenewableYes
Stay Requirements
Business/long-stay visa tied to activity in Benin; genuine presence generally expected - verify
low confidenceHighlights
- Low cost jurisdiction
- Stable political environment
- Access to West African markets
- Cotonou port city
- Business-friendly regulations
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
- Stays temporary. There's no built-in path to permanent residence — you'd need another route to settle for good.
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What could change
Political instability could affect the business environment.
Tax Notes
Benin has standard tax rates, but specific rates depend on income levels.