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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 |
|---|---|---|
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 4 days, 22 hours |
| International Women's Day | Monday, March 09 | 5 days, 22 hours |
| Lailat al-Qadr | Sunday, March 15 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 month |
| Orthodox Easter Day | Sunday, April 12 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 3 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:
- International Women's Day (RU & BJ) Sun, Mar 08, 2026 (5 days, 4 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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19:04PMMonday, March 02, 2026
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