Citizenship by Descent in the Republic of Benin: RBCD Program
A nationality pathway established by the Republic of Benin for Afro-descendants of Africans trafficked during the transatlantic slave trade.
Republic of Benin – Citizenship by Descent (RBCD) Program
Benin's Law No. 2024-31 confers recognition of Beninese nationality for Afro-descendants
Benin's Law No. 2024-31 (Translated to English) grants citizenship to anyone recognized as an Afro-descendant who can establish a direct line of descent from an individual African ancestor deported from the African continent during the transatlantic slave trade.
This law applies to individuals in the Republic of Benin and includes anyone
Benin's Law No. 2024-31 (Translated to English) grants citizenship to anyone recognized as an Afro-descendant who can establish a direct line of descent from an individual African ancestor deported from the African continent during the transatlantic slave trade.
This law applies to individuals in the Republic of Benin and includes anyone who can establish a direct line of descent from an individual recognized as an Afro-descendant under this legislation.