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  • Title: Act No. 86-012 on the legal system governing foreigners in the People's Republic of Benin, 26 February 1986.
    Author: Benin.
    Journal: Annu Rev Popul Law; 1989; 16():158-9. PubMed ID: 12344177.
    Abstract:
    In 1986, the People's Republic of Benin passed an Act setting out the legalities governing foreigners. Foreigners are defined as nonimmigrants (diplomats and their families, agents or foreign countries or international organizations, and persons staying for no more than 3 months) or immigrants. If the foreigners are immigrants, they may be temporary residents for no more than a year, and they must have a year permit which can be renewed no more than twice. Ordinary resident immigrants, who live in Benin for no more than 3 consecutive years, must have a 3-year permit, which can be renewed an unlimited number of times. Privileged residents, who have lived in Benin for at least 10 consecutive years and were under 35 years old when they entered, must have a 10-year permit which can be renewed an unlimited number of times. Immigrants must pay a resident permit tax. If a permit has been denied, an immigrant must leave the country within 72 hours. Persons entering Benin must have an entrance visa, a passport, and a certificate of vaccination. Children under 15 traveling with their parents or over 18 traveling with the authorization of their parents need not present a passport or entry visa. A residency visa is required to stay in Benin and may be a 30-year tourist's visa, a 1-3 month limited stay visa, or a 1-year extended stay visa. A residency permit is needed to reside in Benin and must be obtained within 3 months of arrival in the country. To gain this permit, a foreigner must have a certificate of lodging; a medical certificate; proof of income; an employment contract, trade registry care, or certificate of enrollment in a school; a copy of their police record; and a repatriation deposit (this may be waived). Foreigners must leave the country when their permit expires, unless they request a renewal within a month of the date of expiration. An exist visa is necessary to leave the country. The foreigner may request a refund of their repatriation deposit at least 1 month before leaving. Residency permits may be revoked if a foreigner is sentenced to prison.
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