German Embassy in Cotonou
Embassy 
Germany Cotonou, Benin
- Address
- Avenue Jean-Paul II 1438, 01 BP 504 Cotonou
- Phone
- +229 21 312967
- Website
- cotonou.diplo.de
Head of mission: Dr. Stefan Buchwald, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 15 May 2026
Germany’s embassy to Benin is in Cotonou, at Avenue Jean-Paul II 1438, 01 BP 504 Cotonou. Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Cotonou
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Mo-Fr 9.00-12.00 Uhr Die Botschaft ist an folgenden deutschen Feiertagen geschlossen: 01.01. Neujahr 08.03. Internationaler Frauentag 03.04. Karfreitag 06.04. Ostermontag 01.05. Tag der Arbeit 14.05. Christi Himmelfahrt 25.05. Pfingstmontag 03.10. Tag der Deutschen Einheit 24.12. Heiligabend 25.12. Weihnachten 26.12. Zweiter Weihnachtsfeiertag 31.12. Silvester Außerdem ist die Botschaft an folgenden beninischen Feiertagen geschlossen: 09.01. Tag der traditionellen Religionen 01.08. Nationalfeiertag der Republik Benin 15.08. Maria Himmelfahrt
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Benin
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National Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Cotonou is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Beninese citizens
BeninGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Benin
GermanyBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Germany
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 942 | 723 | 209 | 22.4% | 73.2% |
| 2024 | 805 | 585 | 213 | 26.7% | 71.1% |
| 2025 | 730 | 438 | 281 | 39.1% | 55.3% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Cotonou received 730 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 438. 281 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 39.1%. In 2024 it had been 26.7%: the rate rose by 12.4 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 9% compared with 2024 (805).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 22.4% (2023) to 39.1% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Benin, 30.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 3 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 55.3% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Benin.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Russia in CotonouBoulevard de la Marina, Cotonou
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Embassy of France in CotonouAvenue Pape Jean-Paul II, BP 966 Cotonou
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Germany’s other missions in Benin
The German embassy in Cotonou is the only mission of Germany in Benin on record. Benin in turn has 3 missions in Germany.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Cotonou
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Cotonou. The head of mission on record is Dr. Stefan Buchwald, Ambassador.
Address and contact
Address: Avenue Jean-Paul II 1438, 01 BP 504 Cotonou. The record for the German embassy in Cotonou includes a phone number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Benin
German citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
When the German embassy in Cotonou is closed
The German embassy in Cotonou closes on Benin’s public holidays, the next being National Day on Monday 30 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Germany such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Cotonou
Current procedures for the German embassy in Cotonou, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Cotonou
The German embassy in Cotonou has 5 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Cotonou?
The German embassy in Cotonou is at Avenue Jean-Paul II 1438, 01 BP 504 Cotonou.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Cotonou?
The German embassy in Cotonou is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the German Embassy in Cotonou open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Cotonou do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Cotonou closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
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