Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Beninese nationals abroad can have a power of attorney drawn up by the embassy, applied for through the national online public-service portal. The document is issued in a single copy.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Benin in Tokyo, Japan, which lists Australia among the 15 countries under its jurisdiction; no resident mission in Australia.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Benin.
How to apply
Apply through the service-public.bj portal
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: CFA 10,000
Processing time: 3 working days.
Good to know
Citizen services page shows no date. Other civil-status, certification and consular-card services on that page are priced in Japanese yen and described for residents of Japan, so they are not listed as available in Australia.
Official sources
- beninembassy.jp/consular-services/citizen-services
- beninembassy.jp/embassy-information/countries-under-jurisdiction
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Benin's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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