Switzerland
Benin
Swiss Consulate in Benin
1 consulate
Switzerland is represented in Benin by 1 mission: a consulate in Cotonou. Switzerland requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Swiss consulates in Benin
Switzerland also has a consulate in Cotonou; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Switzerland visa for Beninese citizens
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Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of Benin
- Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
- National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 10 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland. In Benin, applications go to the consulate of Switzerland in Cotonou, or to a visa centre working for Switzerland.
Benin’s missions in Switzerland
Benin has no mission in Switzerland on record; Beninese citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.
Good to know
Switzerland in Benin
There is no embassy of Switzerland in Benin on record, so Benin is probably covered by an embassy of Switzerland in another country. Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; one of them is in Benin.
Travel to Benin for Swiss citizens
Swiss citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel. In Benin, Swiss citizens can turn to their consulate for passports and emergency help.
When the consulate of Switzerland in Benin is closed
The consulate of Switzerland 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 Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Switzerland have consulates in Benin?
Yes, Switzerland has a consulate in Cotonou.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Benin?
Swiss citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Does Benin have an embassy in Switzerland?
No mission of Benin in Switzerland is on record.