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Benin Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Benin Consulate General in Geneva, Switzerland
Chemin Du Petit-Saconnex 28, 1209 Genève, Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 906 84 60
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Benin may close on the following Swiss 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 |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Korité | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Beninese Embassies/Consulates are there in Switzerland?
Benin currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Switzerland including and Geneva.
2 - Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Benin?
Swiss 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 Switzerland for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Beninese embassies in Switzerland?
The Beninese representative offices in Switzerland will be closed in observance of the following Swiss and Beninese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (CH) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (3 weeks, 2 days)
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