In Benin, pre-employment background screening checks that involve checking an individual's identity, address and medical screening are generally permissible with certain restrictions. Employers should be aware of local laws and regulations regarding data privacy and protection, and obtain necessary consent before conducting any background checks.

Zinc's background check turnaround times

Please note these background check turnaround times are averages for the country. Actual check times may vary and depend on a number of factors including the resident country's process time as well as the candidate's document submission speed.
Country details
Financial (mins)
20
Criminal (days)
5
Media (mins)
14
Reference (days)
2
identity (mins)
140
Credit
Education (days)
Address (days)
2
Sanctions (mins)
20
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Background check summary

Identity: permissible
Address: permissible
Medical screening: some restrictions
Country details
Birthrate
38.85
Population
12,123,200
capital
Porto-Novo
GDP ($/capita)
1100
TLD
.bj
developed/developing
Developing
Currency
CFA Franc BCEAO
Net migration
0
Literacy(%)
40.9

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