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Benin Embassy and Consulates in South Africa

1 Diplomatic Missions 1 Cities

Benin Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

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
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

Frequently asked questions, answered

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
Porto Novo, Benin 15:24PMWednesday, January 21, 2026