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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 6 hours 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 3 days, 16 hours |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
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:
- Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (ZA) Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (3 days, 22 hours)
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