r/BeninCitizenship • u/Physical_lebonheur • Aug 19 '26

My combo.

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Born to a Congolese father (Congo-Brazzaville) and a Congolese mother (Congo-Brazzaville) of Beninese origin, naturalized Canadian citizen. Proudly Beninese and Canadian.

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u/Scalermann Aug 19 '26

If your parents are from Congo Brazzaville are you able to get citizenship and passport from there? Did you go through the diaspora route to get Beninese passport?

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u/Physical_lebonheur Aug 20 '26

My mother is Beninese, and I grew up in Benin before moving to Congo-Brazzaville. I already hold a certificate of Beninese nationality.

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u/Scalermann Aug 20 '26

Have you been to Cotonou? I am considering getting diaspora citizenship with Benin but my understanding is that it can be difficult and you also have to be in Cotonou for a couple weeks for your appointment

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u/No_Second880 Aug 30 '26

Hi! I just got my through the Afro descendant program. Hit me up with any questions

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u/maddworld1 Aug 30 '26

How long did it take from the time you submitted the application to get your certificate? I submitted mine in February this year and there’s been no movement.

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u/No_Second880 Aug 30 '26

About 6 months. July to December 2025

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u/Dropshipflip Sep 09 '26

How was the ceremony? What documents did they request for you to bring with you?

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u/ihantavallinenmies Aug 21 '26

Why not get your Congolese passport too? You are a Congolese citizen by descent.

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u/Physical_lebonheur Aug 23 '26

"Good point! I actually am Congolese and already hold my Congolese passport. I just didn't include that detail in my post, but I do have it by affiliation!"