Marrying and Sponsoring a Beninese Citizen
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Marriage to a Beninese Citizen
Every country has its own laws that apply to its citizens marrying a person from a different country. Getting married to a Beninese citizen with the goal of eventually bringing them to Canada to live is a process with many steps.
To learn more, contact the Beninese Embassy.
If you want to bring your Beninese spouse or partner to live in Canada, you must then file a sponsorship application for them to become a permanent resident. If they would like to visit you in Canada while their application is in process, they must also apply for a visitor visa. For more information, please see our family sponsorship page and our visitor visa page.
Beninese Marriage Basic Requirements
In order to marry a citizen of Benin, you must demonstrate to the Beninese government that you are eligible to do so. This includes:
- Proof of country of birth
- Proof of single status
- Proof of age requirement
Additional requirements (for a visa, if applicable) include:
- Passport valid for 6 months
- 2 passport photos
- Proof of status like permanent resident card or work permit
- Itinerary
- Copy of international certificate of yellow fever and cholera vaccination
- Single entry visa tax of $175
- Multiple entry visa tax of $195
Beninese Marriage Ceremony
The marriage ceremony to a Beninese citizen can legally take place in Benin, Canada, or any other country as long as both parties have the necessary visas to enter this country legally. This marriage can then be recognized when applying for a permanent residence or a visitor visa for your Beninese spouse. To learn more about cereomny customs, see below.
Family Members
If your Beninese spouse has dependent children, this does not affect the Beninese Marriage document application.
If you have dependent children, they have no effect on the application to marry a Beninese citizen.
How long is the Beninese Marriage document valid?
The document is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. If you do not marry your Beninese fiancé within 6 months of the issuance of the Beninese Marriage document, you must apply again with new supporting documents.
List of Beninese Consulates in Canada
Embassy of Benin in Ottawa, Canada
Calling Benin
The country code is 229 so dial 011 – 229 – area code – local number
| City | Code | City | Code | City | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abomey | 22 | Bohicon | 22 | Cotonou | 21 |
| Djougou | 23 | Kandi | 23 | Natitingou | 23 |
| Ouidah | 21 | Parakou | 23 | Porto Novo | 21 |
Honorary Consulate of Canada in Benin
| Haie Vive, behind Tri-postal and Cotonou airport Benin Postal Address: P.O. Box 1124, Tri-postal 04, (Cadjehoun), Cotonou, Benin Tel: (229) 21 30 50 79 Fax: (229) 21 30 05 32 E-mail: [email protected] |
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Sponsorship Review
Immigroup will review your completed spousal sponsorship application. . Immigroup will make sure you have not made any mistakes on your application or in gathering the documentation of your relationship. We will assess your sponsorship letter and give you peace of mind that you are submitting an application with a very good chance of success. Don’t lose sleep at night worrying about whether you’ve done enough. Call us at 1-866-760-2623 for a review.
