- Address
- Avenue Pape Jean-Paul II, BP 966 Cotonou
- Phone
- +229 21 36 55 33
- Website
- bj.ambafrance.org
France
Benin
French Embassy & Consulates in Benin
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
In Benin, France has an embassy in Cotonou and a consulate in Cotonou. France requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: France’s 2 missions in Benin
Map: France’s 2 missions in Benin
French Embassy in Cotonou
The French embassy is in Cotonou, at Avenue Pape Jean-Paul II, BP 966 Cotonou. Its phone number and website are on its page.
French consulates in Benin
France also has a consulate in Cotonou; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
France visa for Beninese citizens
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France visa requirements for citizens of Benin
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- 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
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Beninese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. In Benin, applications go to the French embassy in Cotonou or the consulate in Cotonou, or to a visa centre working for France.
Benin’s missions in France
Missions of Benin in France (7)
In return, Benin has 7 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.
Good to know
France in Benin
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 2 of them are in Benin.
Travel to Benin for French citizens
Benin requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Benin, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.
When French missions in Benin are closed
French missions in Benin close 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 France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in Benin?
The French embassy is in Cotonou, at Avenue Pape Jean-Paul II, BP 966 Cotonou.
Does France have consulates in Benin?
Yes, France has a consulate in Cotonou.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do French citizens need a visa for Benin?
French citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Does Benin have an embassy in France?
Yes, Benin has its embassy in Paris, along with 6 other missions in France.