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Benin Embassy and Consulates in India
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Benin Embassy in New Delhi, India
N-14, Pancheel Park Sector - 6 R.K. Puram Market New Delhi - 110017 India
Phone: +91 11 2610 0114 and +91 11 4108 5516
Working hours: Close now (Open in 1 hours 49 minutes)
Benin Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru, India
2Nd Floor Umiya Landmark, 10/7 Lavelle Road Bengaluru-560 001
Phone: +91-80-2248 5520
Working hours: Close now (Open in 1 hours 49 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Benin may close on the following Indian and Beninese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Muharram/Ashura (Tentative Date) | Friday, June 26 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Rath Yatra | Thursday, July 16 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Independence Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Friendship Day | Sunday, August 02 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Maouloud | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Beninese Embassies/Consulates are there in India?
Benin currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in India including New Delhi and Bengaluru.
2 - Do Indian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Indian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Benin. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Benin in India for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Beninese embassies in India?
The Beninese representative offices in India will be closed in observance of the following Indian and Beninese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Father's Day (BJ & IN) Sun, Jun 21, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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