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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 (Open in 3 hours 1 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Beninese and Russian holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Day | Saturday, November 01 | 1 day, 13 hours |
| Unity Day Weekend | Monday, November 03 | 3 days, 13 hours |
| Unity Day | Tuesday, November 04 | 4 days, 13 hours |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| New Year | Thursday, January 01 | 2 months |
| New Year Holiday Week | Friday, January 02 | 2 months |
| New Year Holiday Week | Monday, January 05 | 2 months |
| New Year Holiday Week | Tuesday, January 06 | 2 months, 1 week |
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 2025/2024:
- All Saints' Day (BJ & RU) Sat, Nov 01, 2025 (1 day, 19 hours)
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Time in Russia vs Benin
Moscow, Russia time is 2:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
04:59AMThursday, October 30, 2025
Moscow, Russia
06:59AMThursday, October 30, 2025