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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 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Saturday, August 01 | 3 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month |
| Maouloud | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| St Nicholas' Eve/Sinterklaas | Saturday, December 05 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
| St Nicholas' Day | Sunday, December 06 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 5 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:
- Independence Day (BJ) Sat, Aug 01, 2026 (3 weeks)
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Time in Netherlands vs Benin
Amsterdam, Netherlands time is 1:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
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