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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: Close now (Open in 3 hours 54 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 3 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Day of Goodwill | Saturday, December 26 | 3 months, 3 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:
- September Equinox (BJ & ZA) Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 days)
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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
04:06AMThursday, September 03, 2026
Porto Novo, Benin
03:06AMThursday, September 03, 2026