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Belgian Embassy in Benin

1 embassy

In Benin, Belgium has an embassy in Cotonou. Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.

Belgian Embassy in Cotonou

Embassy of Belgium in Cotonou

Embassy · Cotonou

Address: Rue Les cocotiers Lot 12N, 01 BP 1881 Cotonou
Phone: +229 21 30 18 75
Website: benin.diplomatie.belgium.be

The Belgian embassy is in Cotonou, at Rue Les cocotiers Lot 12N, 01 BP 1881 Cotonou. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Belgium visa for Beninese citizens

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Belgium visa requirements for citizens of Benin

Schengen visa (type C) for Belgium
Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
Fee: €90
10 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium. From Benin, the application is made at the Belgian embassy in Cotonou or through a visa centre appointed by Belgium.

Benin’s missions in Belgium

Missions of Benin in Belgium (2)

In return, Benin has 2 missions in Belgium, but no embassy there on record.

Good to know

Belgium in Benin

Worldwide, Belgium has 201 missions in 107 countries; one of them is in Benin.

Travel to Benin for Belgian citizens

Benin requires a visa from Belgian citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Benin, Belgian citizens can turn to the Belgian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Belgian embassy in Benin is closed

The Belgian embassy in Benin closes on Benin’s public holidays, the next being National Day on Monday 30 November 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Belgium, such as Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.