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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
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South Africa Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
Rue Imp 12 050 Maison No 5 Les Cototiers Cotonou
Phone: + 229 21 30 72 17
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 30 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Beninese and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months |
| Day of Goodwill | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 1 week |
| New Year | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Benin (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Africa for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a South African visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Benin?
The South African representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- All Saints' Day (BJ & ZA) Sun, Nov 01, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in South Africa vs Benin
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
02:30AMFriday, October 23, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
03:30AMFriday, October 23, 2026