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Netherlands Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Netherlands Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
Avenue Pape Jean Paul Ii Behind Tri Postal Cotonou, Benin
Phone: +229 2130 4154
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 15 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Netherlands may close on the following Beninese and Dutch holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| People's Sovereignty Day | Saturday, February 28 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Korité | Friday, March 20 | 1 month |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| King's Birthday | Monday, April 27 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Remembrance Day | Monday, May 04 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Dutch Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
Netherlands currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Netherlands. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Netherlands in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Dutch embassies in Benin?
The Dutch representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and Dutch holidays in 2026/2024:
- People's Sovereignty Day (BJ) Sat, Feb 28, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in Netherlands vs Benin
Amsterdam, Netherlands time is is same date and time Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
01:45AMWednesday, February 18, 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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