Embassy of Belgium in Cotonou

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If you are living or residing in Cotonou and planning a trip to Belgium, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Belgium in Cotonou.

This information is for:

Beninese passport holders living in Cotonou
Belgian passports traveling/working or living in Cotonou
Foreign passports currently residing in Cotonou

Embassy Information

Address:	Les Cocotiers, Lot 12N 01 Bp 1881 Cotonou Benin
Phone:	+229 21 301 875 and +229 21 303 870
Fax:
Email:	Cotonou@diplobel.fed.be
Website:	http://benin.diplomatie.belgium.be
Office hours:
Current time in Cotonou	12:06 PM Tuesday, December 30 2025-12-30 (GMT +0100)
Current time in Brussels (Belgium)	12:06 PM Tuesday, December 30 2025-12-30 (GMT +0100)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to Belgium
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Belgian citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Cotonou and Brussels is 4898.11 km (3043.54 miles). The average travel time is 10 hours 12 minutes.
Time difference: Cotonou is is same date and time Brussels. When the time is 12:06 on December, Tuesday 30 in Cotonou, it is 12:06 on December, Tuesday 30 in Brussels

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Belgium in Cotonou.

Distance from city center 0.61 km ( 0.38 miles)

Nearest airport Cotonou Airport (COO)

Distance to airport 0.86 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Tuesday (Today, December 30, 2025)	09:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00	Open now
Wednesday (December 31, 2025)	09:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00
Thursday (January 01, 2026)	09:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00
Friday (January 02, 2026)	09:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00
Saturday (January 03, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 04, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 05, 2026)	09:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00

Upcoming holidays:

New Year's Eve: Dec. 31, 2025 (Next 11 hours, 54 minutes)

Embassy of Belgium in Cotonou FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of Belgium located?

It is located at Les Cocotiers, Lot 12N 01 Bp 1881 Cotonou Benin. Coordinates: (2.391094400000001, 6.3566851).

2. How do I contact the Belgium Embassy in Cotonou?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +229 21 301 875 and +229 21 303 870. The working hours are from except official holidays in Belgium and Benin.