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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
Daylight Saving Time ends	Sunday, October 25	1 week, 6 days
Halloween	Saturday, October 31	2 weeks, 5 days
All Saints' Day	Sunday, November 01	2 weeks, 6 days
All Souls' Day	Monday, November 02	3 weeks
Guy Fawkes Day	Thursday, November 05	3 weeks, 3 days
Remembrance Sunday	Sunday, November 08	3 weeks, 6 days
First Sunday of Advent	Sunday, November 29	1 month, 2 weeks
St Andrew's Day	Monday, November 30	1 month, 2 weeks
First Day of Hanukkah	Saturday, December 05	1 month, 3 weeks
Feast of the Immaculate Conception	Tuesday, December 08	1 month, 3 weeks
Last day of Hanukkah	Saturday, December 12	2 months

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:

Daylight Saving Time ends (GB) Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (2 weeks)

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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 20:59^PMSaturday, October 10, 2026

Porto Novo, Benin 20:59^PMSaturday, October 10, 2026