Embassy of Netherlands in Cotonou

If you are living or residing in Cotonou and planning a trip to Netherlands, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Netherlands in Cotonou.

This information is for:

  • Beninese passport holders living in Cotonou
  • Dutch passports traveling/working or living in Cotonou
  • Foreign passports currently residing in Cotonou

Embassy Information

Address: Avenue Pape Jean Paul Ii Behind Tri Postal Cotonou, Benin
Phone: +229 2130 4154
Fax: +229 2130 2139
Email:
Website:
Office hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 - 17:00 hrs.
Current time in Cotonou 11:57 AM Tuesday, December 16 2025-12-16 (GMT +0100)
Current time
in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
11:57 AM Tuesday, December 16 2025-12-16 (GMT +0100)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

  • Issuance/renewal of passports
  • Document notarization
  • Issuing visas to Netherlands
  • Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Dutch citizens

Fast Facts:

  • Distance: The distance between Cotonou and Amsterdam is 5082.48 km (3158.11 miles). The average travel time is 10 hours 35 minutes.
  • Time difference: Cotonou is is same date and time Amsterdam. When the time is 11:57 on December, Tuesday 16 in Cotonou, it is 11:57 on December, Tuesday 16 in Amsterdam

Map and Directions

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Distance from city center 0.33 km ( 0.21 miles)
Nearest airport Cotonou Airport (COO)
Distance to airport 0.47 kms

Office Hours

Date Office hours Note
Tuesday (Today, December 16, 2025) 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30 Open now
Wednesday (December 17, 2025) 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Thursday (December 18, 2025) 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Friday (December 19, 2025) 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Saturday (December 20, 2025) Closed
Sunday (December 21, 2025) Closed
Monday (December 22, 2025) 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30

Upcoming holidays:

  • December Solstice: Dec. 21, 2025 (Next 4 days, 12 hours)

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. Where is the embassy of Netherlands located?

It is located at Avenue Pape Jean Paul Ii Behind Tri Postal Cotonou, Benin. Coordinates: (2.3871915, 6.3512531).

2. How do I contact the Netherlands Embassy in Cotonou?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +229 2130 4154. The working hours are from Monday to Thursday: 8:30 - 17:00 hrs. except official holidays in Netherlands and Benin.

3. Is the embassy open now?

Yes, it is open now and it will close in 4 hours 3 minutes. The current time in Cotonou is 11:57.

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