Embassy of Germany in Cotonou
Today 09:00–12:00- Address
- Avenue Jean-Paul II 1438, 01 BP 504 Cotonou
- Phone
- +229 21 312967
- Website
- cotonou.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Dr. Stefan Buchwald, Ambassador
Germany
Benin
German Embassy in Benin
1 embassy
In Benin, Germany has an embassy in Cotonou. Germany requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
German Embassy in Cotonou
Germany has its embassy in Cotonou; the address on record is Avenue Jean-Paul II 1438, 01 BP 504 Cotonou. The head of mission on record is Dr. Stefan Buchwald, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Germany visa for Beninese citizens
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Germany visa requirements for citizens of Benin
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. Applicants in Benin turn to the German embassy in Cotonou; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Benin’s missions in Germany
Missions of Benin in Germany (3)
In return, Benin has 3 missions in Germany, but no embassy there on record.
Good to know
Germany in Benin
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in Benin.
Travel to Benin for German citizens
Benin requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Benin, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the German embassy in Benin is closed
The German 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Benin?
The German embassy is in Cotonou, at Avenue Jean-Paul II 1438, 01 BP 504 Cotonou.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Do German citizens need a visa for Benin?
German citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Does Benin have an embassy in Germany?
Not on record: Benin has 3 missions in Germany, but no embassy.