Missions abroad

Beninese embassies and consulates abroad

  • 43 missions
  • 29 countries
  • 13 embassies

Benin runs 43 missions in 29 countries: 13 embassies, 8 consulates, 21 honorary consulates and 1 other office. The largest networks are in France (7), Germany (3) and Turkey (3).

Countries with missions

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Beninese embassies and consulates abroad

Visa rules for Benin passport holders

Entry rules for Benin passport holders199 in total

  • Visa-free34
  • Visa on arrival25
  • Electronic travel authorisation1
  • e-Visa45
  • Visa required94

Visa rules for Benin passport holders

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Benin’s missions by continent

By continent, 18 of Benin’s missions are in Europe, 15 in Africa, 6 in the Americas and 4 in Asia; Europe accounts for 42%.

Where Benin has the most missions

After France (7), Benin’s largest networks are in Germany (3), Turkey (3), Belgium (2), Brazil (2), Nigeria (2) and the United States (2).

Embassies of Benin

Benin has an embassy in 13 countries. In 16 other countries it has consulates, honorary consulates or other offices but no embassy. Of Benin’s neighbours, Niger and Burkina Faso have no mission of Benin on record.

Honorary consuls of Benin

Benin has 21 honorary consulates, 49% of its network; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere. In Belgium, Cameroon, Germany, Spain, Finland, Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Martinique, Mauritania, the Netherlands and Sweden, honorary consuls are its only representation.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Benin have the most consulates?

In France, with 7 missions, followed by Germany (3).

In which countries is Benin represented only by honorary consuls?

Belgium, Cameroon, Germany, Spain, Finland, Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea and 4 more.