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Belgium Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Belgium Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
Les Cocotiers, Lot 12N 01 Bp 1881 Cotonou Benin
Phone: +229 21 301 875 and +229 21 303 870
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 28 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Belgium may close on the following Beninese and Belgian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Vodoun Festival | Saturday, January 10 | 1 day, 17 hours |
| Day of Remembrance | Friday, January 16 | 1 week |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| People's Sovereignty Day | Saturday, February 28 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Korité | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
1. How many Belgian Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
Belgium currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Belgium. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Belgium in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Belgian embassies in Benin?
The Belgian representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and Belgian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Vodoun Festival (BJ) Sat, Jan 10, 2026 (1 day, 23 hours)
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Time in Belgium vs Benin
Brussels, Belgium time is is same date and time Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
00:32AMThursday, January 08, 2026
Brussels, Belgium
00:32AMThursday, January 08, 2026