Italy
Benin
Italian Consulate in Benin
1 consulate
In Benin, Italy has a consulate in Cotonou. Beninese citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Italian consulates in Benin
Italy also has a consulate in Cotonou; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Italy visa for Beninese citizens
BeninItaly Visa required Italy visa for citizens of Benin
ItalyBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Italy
Italy visa requirements for citizens of Benin
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism, and tourism to visit family or friends
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family, elective residence, digital nomads
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 21 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy. Applicants in Benin turn to the consulate of Italy in Cotonou; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Benin’s missions in Italy
Missions of Benin in Italy (1)
In return, Benin has 1 mission in Italy, but no embassy there on record.
Good to know
Italy in Benin
There is no embassy of Italy in Benin on record, so Benin is probably covered by an embassy of Italy in another country. Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; one of them is in Benin.
Travel to Benin for Italian citizens
Benin requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Benin, Italian citizens can turn to their consulate for passports and emergency help.
When the consulate of Italy in Benin is closed
The consulate of Italy 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 Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Italy have consulates in Benin?
Yes, Italy has a consulate in Cotonou.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Italy?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Italian citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Does Benin have an embassy in Italy?
Not on record: Benin has 1 mission in Italy, but no embassy.