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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: Open now (Close in 7 hours 18 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Germany may close on the following Beninese and German holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Peace Festival in Augsburg | Saturday, August 08 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Maouloud | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month |
| World Peace Day | Tuesday, September 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| German Language Day | Saturday, September 12 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| European Heritage Days | Sunday, September 13 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| German World Children's Day | Sunday, September 20 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months |
| Day of German Unity | Saturday, October 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
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 2026/2024:
- Independence Day (BJ) Sat, Aug 01, 2026 (1 week, 3 days)
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Time in Germany vs Benin
Berlin, Germany time is 1:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
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