Embassy of Netherlands in Cotonou

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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	12:23 PM Wednesday, July 15 2026-07-15 (GMT +0100)
Current time in Amsterdam (Netherlands)	13:23 PM Wednesday, July 15 2026-07-15 (GMT +0200)

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 1:00 hours behind Amsterdam. When the time is 12:23 on July, Wednesday 15 in Cotonou, it is 13:23 on July, Wednesday 15 in Amsterdam

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Netherlands in Cotonou.

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
Wednesday (Today, July 15, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30	Open now
Thursday (July 16, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Friday (July 17, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Saturday (July 18, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (July 19, 2026)		Closed
Monday (July 20, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Tuesday (July 21, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30

Upcoming holidays:

Independence Day: Aug. 1, 2026 (Next 2 weeks, 2 days)

Embassy of Netherlands in Cotonou FAQs

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.