- Address
- Kalorama Road Northwest 2124, 20008 Washington
- Phone
- +1-202-232-6656
- Website
- beninembassy.us
Benin
United States
Beninese Embassy in the United States
1 embassy
Benin is represented in the United States by 2 missions: an embassy in Washington D.C. and 1 other office. US citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Map: Benin’s 2 missions in the United States
Map: Benin’s 2 missions in the United States
Beninese Embassy in Washington D.C.
At Kalorama Road Northwest 2124, 20008 Washington, the Beninese embassy represents Benin towards the United States. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Consulates
- Mission of Benin in New York
East 38th Street 125, 10016 New York
Benin visa for US citizens
United StatesBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of the United States
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US citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of Benin, not at the Beninese embassy.
The United States’ missions in Benin
Missions of the United States in Benin (1)
In return, the United States has an embassy in Benin, in Cotonou.
Good to know
Benin in the United States
Worldwide, Benin has 43 missions in 29 countries; 2 of them are in the United States.
Travel to the United States for Beninese citizens
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. In the United States, Beninese citizens can turn to the Beninese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Beninese missions in the United States are closed
Beninese missions in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Benin, such as National Day on Monday 30 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Beninese embassy in the United States?
The Beninese embassy is in Washington D.C., at Kalorama Road Northwest 2124, 20008 Washington.
Do US citizens need a visa for Benin?
US citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for the United States?
Beninese citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Does the United States have an embassy in Benin?
Yes, the United States has its embassy in Cotonou.