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Benin Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Benin Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
900 Park St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
Phone: +27 12 342 6978
Working hours: Open now (Close in 36 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Benin may close on the following South African and Beninese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| People's Sovereignty Day | Saturday, February 28 | 1 month |
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Human Rights Day | 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 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Beninese Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Benin currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Benin?
Citizens of South Africa (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 South Africa?
The Beninese representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Beninese holidays in 2026/2024:
- People's Sovereignty Day (BJ) Sat, Feb 28, 2026 (1 month)
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Time in Benin vs South Africa
Porto Novo, Benin time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
16:24PMWednesday, January 21, 2026
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