Description

The Beninese Nationality Code reorganizes the legal framework regarding the acquisition, loss, and reinstatement of nationality in Benin. It specifies the conditions for obtaining nationality by descent, by birth on Beninese territory, as well as through marriage, naturalization, or adoption. The text also regulates the grounds that may lead to the loss of nationality, such as acquiring another nationality or engaging in acts deemed contrary to national interests. The law also establishes provisions to facilitate the reinstatement of Beninese nationality for certain categories of individuals, while setting specific conditions for obtaining nationality on a personal basis. The established legal framework aims to clarify the criteria for accessing and maintaining Beninese citizenship, while adapting the code to the country's new social and legal realities.