Benin is a great country to expand to if you’re looking to create ties to other African countries or cater to a new market. To build a compliant team in Benin, it’s essential to ensure all international hires have the appropriate work visa.
Types of work visas in Benin
베닌 비자는 정부가 누군가에게 입국을 허가하는 공식 문서입니다. It is an electronic visa that is applied for online and delivered to the applicant’s email address.
The validity of the e-Visa is either 30 or 90 days. The type of visa required for entry into Benin depends on the intended length of stay. Applications should be submitted at least 7 days before the date of entry but no more than 90 days prior to the arrival date. Several countries, including many African nations, are exempt from visa requirements.
Requirements to obtain Benin work visas
To work in Benin, international employees need to apply for a work permit, which is completed online by the employer. Some of the documents required for the application include the following:
- Completed online application form
- Medical certificate of fitness issued by an approved labor inspector
- Extract from the applicant’s criminal record dated less than 3 months
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of a valid passport
- Payment of the administrative fees
The General Directorate of Labor in agreement with the Ministry of Labor will typically issue a work permit within 30 days from the submission of the online application. The work permit is temporary and valid for 12 months, but renewable prior to its expiration.
신청 프로세스
It’s important to remember that companies cannot obtain work permits for employees without a registered entity in Benin. The application is submitted to the authorities by the local entity.
기타 중요한 고려사항
The Benin government has recently invested in digitalizing eVisas and work permits to ensure a smooth application process. It’s important to ensure that the details and documentation provided are accurate and up to date to avoid any delays.
G-P가 글로벌 팀을 관리하는 데 어떻게 도움이 되는지 알아보십시오.
G-P 에서는 글로벌 비즈니스에 대한 장벽을 허물고, 전 세계 모든 사람이 기회를 가질 수 있도록 하며, 기업이 인력의 잠재력을 최대한 활용할 수 있도록 돕기 위해 최선을 다하고 있습니다. 당사는 귀하가 현지 법률을 완전히 준수할 수 있도록 돕고, 고용 및 온보딩부터 급여 지급에 이르기까지 전 세계 어디에 있든 빠르고 쉽게 모든 것을 보장합니다.
당사의 Global Employment Platform이 전 세계에서 귀하의 팀을 성장시키는 데 어떻게 도움이 될 수 있는지 자세히 알아보십시오.