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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 (Open in 2 hours 42 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
Tisha B'Av	Thursday, July 23	11 hours, 41 minutes
Independence Day	Saturday, August 01	1 week, 2 days
Summer Bank Holiday	Monday, August 03	1 week, 4 days
Assumption of Mary	Saturday, August 15	3 weeks, 2 days
Maouloud	Wednesday, August 26	1 month
Summer Bank Holiday	Monday, August 31	1 month, 1 week
Rosh Hashana	Saturday, September 12	1 month, 2 weeks
Yom Kippur	Monday, September 21	1 month, 4 weeks
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	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:

Tisha B'Av (GB) Thu, Jul 23, 2026 (17 hours, 42 minutes)

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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 06:18^AMWednesday, July 22, 2026

Porto Novo, Benin 06:18^AMWednesday, July 22, 2026