Russian Embassy in Cotonou
Embassy 
Russia Cotonou, Benin
- Address
- Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou
- Phone
- +229 21-31-28-34
- ambrusben@mail.ru
- Website
- benin.mid.ru
- Fax
- +229 21 31-28-35
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Голованов Михаил Алексеевич
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Russia: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 5 January 2022
At Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou, the Russian embassy in Cotonou represents Russia towards Benin. Within 1 km there are 4 other foreign missions.
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 Russia
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New Year's Day
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New Year holiday
Russia visa for Beninese citizens
BeninRussia Visa required Russia visa for citizens of Benin
RussiaBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Russia
Russia requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the Russian 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 Germany in CotonouAvenue Jean-Paul II 1438, 01 BP 504 Cotonou
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Embassy of France in CotonouAvenue Pape Jean-Paul II, BP 966 Cotonou
Russia’s other missions in Benin
The Russian embassy in Cotonou is the only mission of Russia in Benin on record. Benin in turn has an embassy in Moscow.
Good to know
About the Russian embassy in Cotonou
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Russia in Cotonou. It is headed by Голованов Михаил Алексеевич, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou. The record for the Russian embassy in Cotonou includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Russian citizens travelling to Benin
Russian citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
When the Russian embassy in Cotonou is closed
Expect the Russian 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 New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, a holiday in Russia.
Before visiting the Russian embassy in Cotonou
Current procedures for the Russian embassy in Cotonou, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Russian embassy in Cotonou
The Russian embassy in Cotonou has 4 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Russian Embassy in Cotonou?
The Russian embassy in Cotonou is at Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou.
When is the Russian Embassy in Cotonou closed?
The Russian 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 Russia.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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