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Russian Embassy in Benin

1 embassy

Russia is represented in Benin by 1 mission: an embassy in Cotonou. Beninese citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.

Russian Embassy in Cotonou

Embassy of Russia in Cotonou

Embassy · Cotonou

Address: Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou
Phone: +229 21-31-28-34
Website: benin.mid.ru
Head of mission: Голованов Михаил Алексеевич

The Russian embassy is in Cotonou, at Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou. The head of mission on record is Голованов Михаил Алексеевич. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Russia visa for Beninese citizens

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Russia visa requirements for citizens of Benin

Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Regular tourist visa
Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
11 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia. In Benin, applications go to the Russian embassy in Cotonou, or to a visa centre working for Russia.

Benin’s missions in Russia

Missions of Benin in Russia (1)

In return, Benin has an embassy in Russia, in Moscow.

Good to know

Russia in Benin

Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; one of them is in Benin.

Travel to Benin for Russian citizens

Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel. In Benin, Russian citizens can turn to the Russian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Russian embassy in Benin is closed

The Russian 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 Russia, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.