- Address
- Avenue Pape Jean Paul II, Rue 364, Cotonou
- Phone
- +229 01 21 30 41 54
- Website
- nederlandwereldwijd.nl
Netherlands
Benin
Dutch Embassy in Benin
1 embassy
In Benin, the Netherlands has an embassy in Cotonou. Beninese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
Dutch Embassy in Cotonou
The Dutch embassy is in Cotonou, at Avenue Pape Jean Paul II, Rue 364, Cotonou. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Netherlands visa for Beninese citizens
BeninNetherlands Visa required Netherlands visa for citizens of Benin
NetherlandsBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Netherlands visa requirements for citizens of Benin
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Airport transit visa
- MVV (provisional residence permit) for stays over 90 days
- Fee: €90
- 18 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands. Applicants in Benin turn to the Dutch embassy in Cotonou; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Benin’s missions in the Netherlands
Missions of Benin in the Netherlands (1)
In return, Benin has 1 mission in the Netherlands, but no embassy there on record.
Good to know
The Netherlands in Benin
Worldwide, the Netherlands has 216 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Benin.
Travel to Benin for Dutch citizens
Dutch citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. In Benin, Dutch citizens can turn to the Dutch embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Dutch embassy in Benin is closed
The Dutch 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 the Netherlands, such as Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Dutch embassy in Benin?
The Dutch embassy is in Cotonou, at Avenue Pape Jean Paul II, Rue 364, Cotonou.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Benin?
Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Does Benin have an embassy in the Netherlands?
Not on record: Benin has 1 mission in the Netherlands, but no embassy.