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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
Purim	Tuesday, March 03	0 minutes
Women's Day	Sunday, March 08	4 days, 18 hours
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)	Sunday, March 15	1 week, 4 days
St Patrick's Day	Tuesday, March 17	1 week, 6 days
March Equinox	Friday, March 20	2 weeks, 2 days
Palm Sunday	Sunday, March 29	3 weeks, 4 days
Maundy Thursday	Thursday, April 02	4 weeks, 1 day

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:

Purim (GB) Tue, Mar 03, 2026 (1 hour, 7 minutes)

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