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	06:16 AM Friday, January 09 2026-01-09 (GMT +0100)
Current time in Amsterdam (Netherlands)	06:16 AM Friday, January 09 2026-01-09 (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 06:16 on January, Friday 09 in Cotonou, it is 06:16 on January, Friday 09 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
Friday (Today, January 09, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30	Open in 2 hours, 14 minutes
Saturday (January 10, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 11, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 12, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Tuesday (January 13, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Wednesday (January 14, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Thursday (January 15, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30

Upcoming holidays:

Vodoun Festival: Jan. 10, 2026 (Next 17 hours, 44 minutes)

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.