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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 0 minutes |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 days, 8 hours |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 2 weeks |
| Tabaski | Wednesday, May 27 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Independence Day | Saturday, August 01 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 months |
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:
- Mother's Day (BJ) Sun, May 10, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Netherlands vs Benin
Amsterdam, Netherlands time is 1:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
09:20AMSunday, May 10, 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
10:20AMSunday, May 10, 2026