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Benin Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

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Benin Consulate General in London, United Kingdom

3 Humber Rd, London Nw2 6Dw, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 8830 8612 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Benin may close on the following British and Beninese holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Early May Bank Holiday	Monday, May 04	1 day, 3 hours
Lag B'Omer	Tuesday, May 05	2 days, 3 hours
Mother's Day	Sunday, May 10	1 week
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 14	1 week, 4 days
Shavuot	Friday, May 22	2 weeks, 5 days
Pentecost	Sunday, May 24	3 weeks
Whit Monday	Monday, May 25	3 weeks, 1 day
Tabaski	Wednesday, May 27	3 weeks, 3 days

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Beninese Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

Benin currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United Kingdom including and London.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for Benin?

British 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 United Kingdom for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Beninese embassies in United Kingdom?

The Beninese representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Beninese holidays in 2026/2024:

Early May Bank Holiday (GB) Mon, May 04, 2026 (1 day, 9 hours)

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Time in Benin vs United Kingdom

Porto Novo, Benin time is is same date and time London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom 14:40^PMSaturday, May 02, 2026

Porto Novo, Benin 14:40^PMSaturday, May 02, 2026