Nigerian Embassy in Cotonou
Embassy 
Nigeria Cotonou, Benin
- Address
- Lot 196, Boulevard de la Censad, Marina, B.P. 2019, Cotonou, Benin Republic
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
The exact position is not on record yet: the map shows the town.
Sources: Foreign ministry of Nigeria: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 October 2026
The Nigerian embassy in Cotonou stands at Lot 196, Boulevard de la Censad, Marina, B.P. 2019, Cotonou, Benin Republic. Nigeria admits Beninese citizens without a visa.
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 Nigeria
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Nigeria visa for Beninese citizens
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Nigeria admits Beninese citizens without a visa.
Nigeria’s other missions in Benin
The Nigerian embassy in Cotonou is the only mission of Nigeria in Benin on record. Benin in turn has 2 missions in Nigeria, its embassy being in Abuja.
Good to know
About the Nigerian embassy in Cotonou
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Nigeria in Cotonou.
Address and contact
Address: Lot 196, Boulevard de la Censad, Marina, B.P. 2019, Cotonou, Benin Republic. The record for the Nigerian embassy in Cotonou includes an official website. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Benin
No visa is needed by Nigerian citizens for Benin, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Nigerian embassy in Cotonou is closed
The Nigerian 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 Nigeria such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Nigerian embassy in Cotonou
Current procedures for the Nigerian embassy in Cotonou, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Nigerian Embassy in Cotonou?
The Nigerian embassy in Cotonou is at Lot 196, Boulevard de la Censad, Marina, B.P. 2019, Cotonou, Benin Republic.
When is the Nigerian Embassy in Cotonou closed?
The Nigerian 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 Nigeria.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria admits Beninese citizens without a visa.
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