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Benin Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland
1 Diplomatic Missions
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 week, 6 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| St. Stephen's Day | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 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:
- Daylight Saving Time ends (CH) Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (1 week, 6 days)
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