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Italy Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Italy Consulate in Cotonou, Benin
Porto Novo - Cotonou
Phone: +0022921313006
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Italy may close on the following Beninese and Italian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| People's Sovereignty Day | Saturday, February 28 | 1 month |
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Korité | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Liberation Day | Saturday, April 25 | 3 months |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
1. How many Italian Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
Italy currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Italy?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Italy. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Italy in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Italian embassies in Benin?
The Italian representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and Italian holidays in 2026/2024:
- People's Sovereignty Day (BJ) Sat, Feb 28, 2026 (1 month)
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Time in Italy vs Benin
Rome, Italy time is is same date and time Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
18:25PMWednesday, January 21, 2026
Rome, Italy
18:25PMWednesday, January 21, 2026