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Benin Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Benin Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
3579 Yedseram Cres, Maitama 900271, Abuja, Nigeria
Phone: +234 906 198 3632
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 59 minutes)
Benin Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria
4, Abudu Smith Street P.O. Box 7505 ,Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria
Phone: +234 (1) 279 8088
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 59 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Benin may close on the following Nigerian and Beninese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| People's Sovereignty Day | Saturday, February 28 | 1 month |
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Id el Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Id el Fitr additional holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Beninese Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
Benin currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Citizens of Nigeria (holders of regular passports) can travel to Benin for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Beninese visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Beninese embassies in Nigeria?
The Beninese representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Beninese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (NG) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (3 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in Benin vs Nigeria
Porto Novo, Benin time is is same date and time Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
14:01PMWednesday, January 21, 2026
Porto Novo, Benin
14:01PMWednesday, January 21, 2026