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Germany Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Germany Consulate General in Cotonou, Benin
1438, Avenue Pape Jean Paul Ii, Cotonou, Benin
Phone: +229 21 31 29 67
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Germany may close on the following Beninese and German holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Repentance Day | Wednesday, November 19 | 0 minutes |
| Sunday of the Dead | Sunday, November 23 | 2 days, 18 hours |
| First Advent Sunday | Sunday, November 30 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Saint Nicholas Day | Saturday, December 06 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Second Advent Sunday | Sunday, December 07 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Third Advent Sunday | Sunday, December 14 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Remembrance Day for Roma and Sinti killed by Genocide | Friday, December 19 | 4 weeks |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
1. How many German Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
Germany currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Germany. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Germany in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of German embassies in Benin?
The German representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and German holidays in 2025/2024:
- Repentance Day (DE) Wed, Nov 19, 2025 (0 minutes)
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Time in Germany vs Benin
Berlin, Germany time is is same date and time Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
23:38PMWednesday, November 19, 2025
Berlin, Germany
23:38PMWednesday, November 19, 2025