US Embassy in Cotonou
Embassy 
United States Cotonou, Benin
- Address
- Marina Avenue 01 BP 2012, Cotonou
- Phone
- +229-21-30-75-00
- Website
- bj.usembassy.gov
- Fax
- +229-21-30-66-82
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 3 July 2026
The United States’ embassy to Benin is in Cotonou, at Marina Avenue 01 BP 2012, Cotonou. Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the US embassy in Cotonou
| Monday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Friday | 08:00–13:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Benin
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National Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US embassy in Cotonou is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
United States visa for Beninese citizens
BeninUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Benin
United StatesBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of the United States
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United States.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 2,000 | 1,399 |
| Student (F, M) | 283 | 115 |
| Exchange (J) | 38 | 41 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 15 | 22 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 7 | 4 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 174 | 163 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 36 | 45 |
| Other | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 2,553 | 1,792 |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025), the US embassy in Cotonou issued 1,792 nonimmigrant visas. 78% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by diplomatic and official (9%) and student (6%) visas. That is 30% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (2,553).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 333, 59% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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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 the United Arab Emirates in CotonouVilla A2 Atlantic heights residence, Road 12.017, Cotonou - Benin
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Embassy of China in CotonouNO.2, ROUTE DE L'AEROPORT, COTONOU, BENIN
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Embassy of Turkey in CotonouBoulevard de la Marina 518, Cotonou
The United States’ other missions in Benin
The US embassy in Cotonou is the only mission of the United States in Benin on record. Benin in turn has 2 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Cotonou
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Cotonou.
Address and contact
Address: Marina Avenue 01 BP 2012, Cotonou. The record for the US embassy in Cotonou includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Benin
Benin requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
When the US embassy in Cotonou is closed
The US 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 the United States such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US embassy in Cotonou
Current procedures for the US embassy in Cotonou, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Cotonou
Within 1 km of the US embassy in Cotonou there are 5 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Cotonou?
The US embassy in Cotonou is at Marina Avenue 01 BP 2012, Cotonou.
What are the opening hours of the US Embassy in Cotonou?
The US embassy in Cotonou is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the US Embassy in Cotonou open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US embassy in Cotonou do not include Saturday.
When is the US Embassy in Cotonou closed?
The US 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 the United States.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for the United States?
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
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