Gabonese Embassy in Cotonou
Embassy 
Gabon Cotonou, Benin
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 5 February 2022
The Gabonese embassy in Cotonou represents Gabon towards Benin. Beninese citizens need a visa for Gabon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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 Gabon
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Gabon visa for Beninese citizens
BeninGabon e-Visa Gabon visa for citizens of Benin
GabonBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin visa for citizens of Gabon
Beninese citizens need a visa for Gabon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online, not at the Gabonese embassy in Cotonou.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the United States in CotonouMarina Avenue 01 BP 2012, Cotonou
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Embassy of China in CotonouNO.2, ROUTE DE L'AEROPORT, COTONOU, BENIN
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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 Turkey in CotonouBoulevard de la Marina 518, Cotonou
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Gabon’s other missions in Benin
The Gabonese embassy in Cotonou is the only mission of Gabon in Benin on record. Benin in turn has 1 mission in Gabon.
Good to know
About the Gabonese embassy in Cotonou
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Gabon in Cotonou.
Gabonese citizens travelling to Benin
Benin admits Gabonese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Gabonese embassy in Cotonou is closed
Expect the Gabonese embassy in Cotonou to be shut on National Day on Monday 30 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day (Božić) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Gabon.
Near the Gabonese embassy in Cotonou
The Gabonese embassy in Cotonou has 5 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Gabonese Embassy in Cotonou closed?
The Gabonese 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 Gabon.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Gabon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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