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Benin Derived Refugee Status and Family Reunification

9 facts quoted from the official source

For the spouse, minor children and qualifying dependants of a person recognised as a refugee in Benin.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, dependants +1
from the official record
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Principal Refugee Status RequiredThe sponsor must be a recognised refugee in Benin.
  • Qualifying RelationshipsThe law identifies the spouse, minor children and dependants of the principal refugee.
  • Dependency Required ConditionallyA family member outside the spouse or minor-child categories must be dependent on the principal refugee.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryLaw 2022-31 grants derived refugee status to the spouse, minor children and dependants and allows entry of family abroad on request.
  • Family Abroad Entry Authorisation PossibleWhere qualifying family remains abroad, entry into Benin may be authorised on request.
  • Independent Claim PossibleFamily members may rely on their own protection circumstances through the individual asylum procedure.
  • Official source basisLaw 2022-31 grants derived refugee status to the spouse, minor children and dependants and allows entry of family abroad on request.
  • Report summaryLaw 2022-31 grants derived refugee status to the spouse, minor children and dependants and allows entry of family abroad on request.
  • Status Is DerivedThe family status derives from the principal refugee and is not an independent individual refugee determination.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildren
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Benin?
The official source states: For the spouse, minor children and qualifying dependants of a person recognised as a refugee in Benin.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children.

Every answer is quoted from the official sgg.gouv.bj page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source sgg.gouv.bjLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Benin government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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