Canadian Embassy in Cotonou
Embassy 
Canada Cotonou, Benin
- Address
- 360 Rue, Boulevard de la Marina, DIBOUSSE building, Ground floor, South-East side, Cotonou
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: Foreign ministry of Canada: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 October 2026
At 360 Rue, Boulevard de la Marina, DIBOUSSE building, Ground floor, South-East side, Cotonou, the Canadian embassy in Cotonou represents Canada towards Benin. Beninese citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Benin
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National Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Canada
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Canada visa for Beninese citizens
BeninCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Benin
CanadaBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Canada
Beninese citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel. Check with the Canadian embassy in Cotonou whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of China in CotonouNO.2, ROUTE DE L'AEROPORT, COTONOU, BENIN
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Embassy of Turkey in CotonouBoulevard de la Marina 518, Cotonou
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Embassy of the United States in CotonouMarina Avenue 01 BP 2012, 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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Embassy of Ghana in CotonouLot TF 5657 Les Cocotiers, Cotonou
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Canada’s other missions in Benin
The Canadian embassy in Cotonou is the only mission of Canada in Benin on record. Benin in turn has an embassy in Ottawa.
Good to know
About the Canadian embassy in Cotonou
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Canada in Cotonou.
Address and contact
Address: 360 Rue, Boulevard de la Marina, DIBOUSSE building, Ground floor, South-East side, Cotonou. No phone number or website is on record for the Canadian embassy in Cotonou.
Canadian citizens travelling to Benin
Canadian citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
When the Canadian embassy in Cotonou is closed
The next closures of the Canadian embassy in Cotonou for public holidays in Benin are National Day on Monday 30 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Near the Canadian embassy in Cotonou
Within 1 km of the Canadian embassy in Cotonou there are 6 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Canadian Embassy in Cotonou?
The Canadian embassy in Cotonou is at 360 Rue, Boulevard de la Marina, DIBOUSSE building, Ground floor, South-East side, Cotonou.
When is the Canadian Embassy in Cotonou closed?
The Canadian embassy in Cotonou closes on Benin’s public holidays, the next being National Day on Monday 30 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Canada.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Canada?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
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