This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of Benin in United Kingdom. The information contained in this site is provided for reference purposes only.

Benin Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

1 Diplomatic Missions 1 Cities

Table of contents

London Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Benin Consulate General in London, United Kingdom

3 Humber Rd, London Nw2 6Dw, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 8830 8612 Working hours: Open now (Close in 4 hours 41 minutes)

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
Summer Bank Holiday	Monday, August 31	0 minutes
Rosh Hashana	Saturday, September 12	1 week, 4 days
Yom Kippur	Monday, September 21	2 weeks, 6 days
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	3 weeks, 1 day
First day of Sukkot	Saturday, September 26	3 weeks, 4 days
Hoshana Rabbah	Friday, October 02	1 month
Shemini Atzeret	Saturday, October 03	1 month
Feast of St Francis of Assisi	Sunday, October 04	1 month
Daylight Saving Time ends	Sunday, October 25	1 month, 3 weeks
Halloween	Saturday, October 31	1 month, 4 weeks

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:

Summer Bank Holiday (GB) Mon, Aug 31, 2026 (0 minutes)

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment on this page

Visa Information

Beninese visa requirements for British citizens

Time in Benin vs United Kingdom

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

London, United Kingdom 11:19^AMMonday, August 31, 2026

Porto Novo, Benin 11:19^AMMonday, August 31, 2026