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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 0 minutes |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 days |
| Day after Ascension Day | Friday, May 15 | 4 days |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 2 weeks |
| Tabaski | Wednesday, May 27 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Day of the Flemish Community | Saturday, July 11 | 2 months |
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:
- Mother's Day (BJ) Sun, May 10, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Belgium vs Benin
Brussels, Belgium time is 1:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
17:04PMSunday, May 10, 2026
Brussels, Belgium
18:04PMSunday, May 10, 2026