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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Maouloud | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month |
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Sunday, September 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Federal Fast Monday | Monday, September 21 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Mauritius Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 1 month, 4 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:
- Independence Day (BJ & CH) Sat, Aug 01, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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