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Diasporas in Benin

The communities settled in Benin, city by city, their upcoming meetups and the associations behind them. Wherever you're from, your place is somewhere on this page.

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The largest diasporas in Benin

Source : ONU DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024. People born abroad, not their locally born children: a floor, not a ceiling.

Guides and articles

Campus France Benin 2027: the complete guide, from Cotonou to the visaCampus France Benin: 70,000 FCFA to pay before 15 November 2026, first submission by 20 November, interview until 15 March 2027, recommendation criteria, visa at Capago. The full 2027 journey, with sources.Campus France Benin calendar 2027: pay by 15 November, file by 20 NovemberIn Benin, the Études en France campaign for the 2027 intake sets two close deadlines: 70,000 FCFA to pay before 15 November 2026, first submission before 20 November. Official dates, comparison with last year and a month-by-month plan from October.French student visa from Benin: Capago, documents, funds and timelinesFrom the prior enrolment agreement stamped by Campus France Benin to the visa in your passport: France-Visas form, appointment at Capago in Cotonou, documents, 877.50 euros a month in funds, fees, timelines, refusals, then validating the VLS-TS in France.Beninese students in France: how many they are, where they study, and how to find each other8,361 Beninese students in France in 2024-2025, more than double five years ago, seven in ten of them at university. Official figures, verified associations, the 1 August celebration and mutual aid: how not to stay alone when you arrive.

Frequently asked questions

What are the largest diasporas in Benin?

According to the UN (2024), the largest come from Togo (120,000), Nigeria (92,400), Niger (82,900), Ivory Coast (36,400), and Ghana (17,200). These figures count people born abroad, not their children born locally.

How can I find people from my country in Benin?

On Compatri, 1 communities already meet in Benin. Sign up, then join the one of your country of origin in your city.

Which diaspora events take place in Benin?

No event is announced yet. The first one can come from you: it takes a few minutes and members in the country will see it.

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