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Benin Embassy and Consulates in Turkey
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Benin Embassy in Ankara, Turkey
Turan Günes Bulvar Galip Erdem Cad., 608. Sok., No: 7 Oran Cankaya Ankara Turkey
Phone: +90 312 490 08 15
Working hours: Close now
Benin Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey
Keresteci Hakki Sok. No: 50 Akbiyik Cankurtaran Eminönü, Istanbul Turkey
Phone: +90 212 285 66 88
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Benin may close on the following Turkish and Beninese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day Eve | Wednesday, October 28 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Republic Day | Thursday, October 29 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Ataturk Memorial Day | Tuesday, November 10 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| New Year | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Vodoun Festival | Sunday, January 10 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Day of Remembrance | Saturday, January 16 | 3 months |
1. How many Beninese Embassies/Consulates are there in Turkey?
Benin currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Turkey including Ankara and Istanbul.
2 - Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Benin?
Turkish 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 Turkey for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Beninese embassies in Turkey?
The Beninese representative offices in Turkey will be closed in observance of the following Turkish and Beninese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Republic Day Eve (TR) Wed, Oct 28, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in Benin vs Turkey
Porto Novo, Benin time is 2:00 hours behind Ankara, Turkey
Ankara, Turkey
22:57PMSaturday, October 10, 2026
Porto Novo, Benin
20:57PMSaturday, October 10, 2026