Consular services
All our articles in the “Consular services” category.
Consular servicesPublished on September 23, 2026
iDiaspora: consular registration, power of attorney and parental authorisation online
On idiaspora.service-public.bj, Beninese nationals abroad can register free of charge and obtain several consular documents online, delivered by e-mail within 72 hours.
Consular servicesPublished on September 22, 2026
Passport: renew it online from Belgium with ePASS
The official ePASS platform lets Beninese nationals abroad renew their biometric passport from their phone, without travelling. Eligibility, steps and documents to prepare.
Consular servicesPublished on September 16, 2026
Moving back to Benin: the key steps for the diaspora
Papers, pension, customs, children's schooling: every step for moving back to Benin from Belgium, in the right order, so nothing gets forgotten.
Consular servicesPublished on March 05, 2026
Visa: beware of intermediary websites
The entry visa for Benin is issued exclusively via evisa.gouv.bj. Third-party platforms charge unjustified additional fees.
Consular servicesPublished on February 03, 2026
Registration campaign: remember your consular card
The consular card facilitates procedures with the post and provides evidence of consular registration.
Consular servicesPublished on January 12, 2026
Online applications now open
Applicants can now assemble their consular file from their personal account and follow its processing in real time.