Embassies and consulates in Cotonou
- 33 missions
- 31 countries
- most embassies are here
Embassies and consulates in Cotonou
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Embassy of Belgium in CotonouRue Les cocotiers Lot 12N, 01 BP 1881 Cotonou
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Embassy of Canada in Cotonou360 Rue, Boulevard de la Marina, DIBOUSSE building, Ground floor, South-East side, Cotonou
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Embassy of China in CotonouNO.2, ROUTE DE L'AEROPORT, COTONOU, BENIN
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Embassy of DR Congo in CotonouAyélawadjè 221, Cotonou
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Embassy of Egypt in CotonouQuartiers Les Cocotiers, Lot G26, route de l’aéroport – Cotonou – Benin
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Embassy of France in CotonouAvenue Pape Jean-Paul II, BP 966 Cotonou
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Embassy of the Netherlands in CotonouAvenue Pape Jean Paul II, Rue 364, Cotonou
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Embassy of Niger in CotonouRue 651A, Cotonou
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Embassy of Nigeria in CotonouLot 196, Boulevard de la Censad, Marina, B.P. 2019, Cotonou, Benin Republic
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Embassy of Russia in CotonouBoulevard de la Marina, Cotonou
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Embassy of South Africa in CotonouRue IMP.12.050, Maison No 5, Les Cocotiers, Cotonou
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Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in CotonouVilla A2 Atlantic heights residence, Road 12.017, Cotonou - Benin
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Honorary Consulate of Poland in CotonouLot 2085 Menontin, Rue 2907, 06 BP 56 Kotonu, Cotonou
Missions of 31 countries are based in Cotonou, 33 in all (22 embassies, 8 consulates and 3 honorary consulates). Although Porto-Novo is the capital, most embassies to Benin are here in Cotonou.
Public holidays in Cotonou
Public holidays in Benin
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National Day
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The missions in Cotonou close on Benin’s public holidays, the next being National Day on Monday 30 November 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026.
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Foreign missions in Cotonou
Cotonou hosts missions of Cameroon, France, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Canada, DR Congo, China and Cuba, among 31 countries. Of Benin’s neighbours, Niger, Togo, Burkina Faso and Nigeria are represented in Cotonou. Cotonou lies about 25 km from the capital, Porto-Novo.
Types of mission in Cotonou
By type, Cotonou has 22 embassies, 8 consulates and 3 honorary consulates. Of these, the 3 honorary consulates in Cotonou offer limited help: honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Opening hours in Cotonou
Opening hours are on record for 4 of the 33 missions in Cotonou. The earliest opens at 08:00 and the latest closes at 17:00. None of them lists Saturday opening.
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Cotonou?
There are 33 foreign missions on record in Cotonou: 22 embassies, 8 consulates and 3 honorary consulates.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Cotonou?
Missions from 31 countries are based in Cotonou, among them Cameroon, France, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium and Canada.
Are embassies in Cotonou open on Saturday?
Not normally: none of the 4 missions in Cotonou with known hours lists Saturday opening.
When are the missions in Cotonou closed?
The missions in Cotonou close on Benin’s public holidays, the next being National Day on Monday 30 November 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.