Personal Identification Certificate (CIP) / Foreigner (CIPE) / Afro-descendant (CIPA)

Description

Administrative document certifying that a Beninese citizen or other person is properly identified and registered in the National Register of Natural Persons (RNPP).

Eligible persons

Any Beninese citizen, foreign resident in Benin or Afro-descendant

Request channel

Online or in person.

Required documents

  • RAVIP receipt
  • or NPI
  • or birth declaration form number for newborns

Service cost

1,000 FCFA

Processing time

Immediate

Validity

5 years (CIP / CIPA) and 3 years for the CIPE

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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