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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 7 hours 4 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 7 hours 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Thursday, October 29 | 5 days, 20 hours |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Diwali/Deepavali | Sunday, November 08 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Bhai Duj | Wednesday, November 11 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) | Sunday, November 15 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day | Tuesday, November 24 | 1 month |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Hazarat Ali's Birthday | Wednesday, December 23 | 1 month, 4 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:
- Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) (IN) Thu, Oct 29, 2026 (5 days, 21 hours)
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Time in Benin vs India
Porto Novo, Benin time is 5:30 hours behind New Delhi, India
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