South African Embassy in Cotonou
Embassy 
South Africa Cotonou, Benin
- Address
- Rue IMP.12.050, Maison No 5, Les Cocotiers, Cotonou
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
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.
Head of mission: B T Buthelezi
Sources: Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 October 2026
The South African embassy in Cotonou stands at Rue IMP.12.050, Maison No 5, Les Cocotiers, Cotonou. Beninese citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 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 South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
South Africa visa for Beninese citizens
BeninSouth Africa Visa-free, 30 days South Africa visa for citizens of Benin
South AfricaBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin visa for citizens of South Africa
Beninese citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days.
South Africa’s other missions in Benin
The South African embassy in Cotonou is the only mission of South Africa in Benin on record. Benin in turn has an embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African embassy in Cotonou
It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Africa in Cotonou. The head of mission on record is B T Buthelezi.
Address and contact
Address: Rue IMP.12.050, Maison No 5, Les Cocotiers, Cotonou. The record for the South African embassy in Cotonou includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.
South African citizens travelling to Benin
South African citizens do not need a visa for Benin: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the South African embassy in Cotonou is closed
Expect the South African 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 Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, a holiday in South Africa.
Before visiting the South African embassy in Cotonou
Current procedures for the South African 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 South African Embassy in Cotonou?
The South African embassy in Cotonou is at Rue IMP.12.050, Maison No 5, Les Cocotiers, Cotonou.
When is the South African Embassy in Cotonou closed?
The South African 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 South Africa.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Beninese citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days.
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