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Russia Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Russia Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
Avenue De La Marina, Face Hôtel Du Port Zone Residentielle Rue 241 B.P. 2013 Cotonou Benin
Phone: +229 21-31-28-34
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Beninese and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Day | Saturday, May 09 | 6 days, 9 hours |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 1 week |
| Victory Day | Monday, May 11 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Russia Day | Friday, June 12 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Muharram | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
Russia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Russia?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Russia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Russia in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in Benin?
The Russian representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Victory Day (RU) Sat, May 09, 2026 (6 days, 15 hours)
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Time in Russia vs Benin
Moscow, Russia time is 2:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
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