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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Benin

1 Diplomatic Missions 1 Cities

Japan Embassy in Cotonou, Benin

Japan Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
Cotonou Residential Zone Located In Djomehountin, 12Th Arrondissement, Cotonou, Benin
Phone: (+ 229) 21 30 59 86 Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 19 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2025

The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Beninese and Japanese holidays in 2025:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
All Saints' Day Saturday, November 01 1 day, 9 hours
Culture Day Monday, November 03 3 days, 9 hours
7-5-3 Day Saturday, November 15 2 weeks, 1 day
Labor Thanksgiving Day Sunday, November 23 3 weeks, 2 days
Labor Thanksgiving Day Monday, November 24 3 weeks, 3 days
December Solstice Sunday, December 21 1 month, 3 weeks
December Solstice Monday, December 22 1 month, 3 weeks
Christmas Thursday, December 25 1 month, 3 weeks
December 31 Bank Holiday Wednesday, December 31 2 months
New Year Thursday, January 01 2 months

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?

Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.

2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Japan?

Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Japan. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Japan in Benin for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Benin?

The Japanese representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and Japanese holidays in 2025/2024:

  • All Saints' Day (BJ) Sat, Nov 01, 2025 (1 day, 15 hours)

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