Africa
Benin
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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.
Background check summary
Identity: permissible
Address: permissible
Medical screening: some restrictions
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.
Financial (mins)
20
Criminal (days)
10
Media (mins)
14
Reference (days)
2
identity (mins)
140
Education (days)
12.57
Address (days)
2
Sanctions (mins)
25
Right-to-work rules
Rules apply for citizens as well as non-citizens working in the country
National ID Accepted?
Yes
Passport
Yes
Other passport accepted?
No
Any other routes (any type of citizen)
N/A
Body name
Ministry of Interior
Foreign Citizens
N/A
Natural citizens: Alternative routes
N/A
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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