Residence Card – Self-Sufficient / Retiree (Carte de séjour)
Residence Card – Self-Sufficient / Retiree is a residence route in Benin (自有资金). Enter on e-visa (long-stay), then residence card from DEI: police record, proof of means, housing, medical cert. Fees vary by nationality.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive up to 30%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| 类别 | 自有资金 |
|---|---|
| 投资 | — |
| 费用（家庭） | — |
| 收入 / 年 | — |
| 资产 | — |
| 最低居住 | — |
| 永居 | — |
| 入籍 | 10 |
| 工作 | no |
| 申请资格 | all |
| 税收 | Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive up to 30% |
| 截至 | 2026-10 |
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