Embassy of South Africa in Cotonou
If you are living or residing in Cotonou and planning a trip to South Africa, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of South Africa in Cotonou.
This information is for:
- Beninese passport holders living in Cotonou
- South African passports traveling/working or living in Cotonou
- Foreign passports currently residing in Cotonou
Embassy Information
| Address: | Rue Imp 12 050 Maison No 5 Les Cototiers Cotonou |
| Phone: | + 229 21 30 72 17 |
| Fax: | + 229 21 30 68 65 |
| Email: | cotonou.dha@dirco.gov.za |
| Website: | |
| Office hours: | |
| Current time in Cotonou | 10:04 AM Monday, February 09 2026-02-09 (GMT +0100) |
| Current time in Pretoria (South Africa) |
11:04 AM Monday, February 09 2026-02-09 (GMT +0200) |
The following services may be available at the Embassy:
- Issuance/renewal of passports
- Document notarization
- Issuing visas to South Africa
- Offering assistance in case of emergencies for South African citizens
Fast Facts:
- Distance: The distance between Cotonou and Pretoria is 4635.71 km (2880.50 miles). The average travel time is 9 hours 39 minutes.
- Time difference: Cotonou is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria. When the time is 10:04 on February, Monday 09 in Cotonou, it is 11:04 on February, Monday 09 in Pretoria
Map and Directions
Get directions to the Embassy of South Africa in Cotonou.
Distance from city center
7.59 km ( 4.71 miles)
Nearest airport
Cotonou Airport (COO)
Distance to airport
8.19 kms
Office Hours
| Date | Office hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday (Today, February 09, 2026) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | Open now |
| Tuesday (February 10, 2026) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Wednesday (February 11, 2026) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Thursday (February 12, 2026) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Friday (February 13, 2026) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday (February 14, 2026) | Closed | |
| Sunday (February 15, 2026) | Closed |
Upcoming holidays:
- People's Sovereignty Day: Feb. 28, 2026 (Next 2 weeks, 4 days)
Embassy of South Africa in Cotonou FAQs
1. Where is the embassy of South Africa located?
It is located at Rue Imp 12 050 Maison No 5 Les Cototiers Cotonou. Coordinates: (2.3098118, 6.3499405).
2. How do I contact the South Africa Embassy in Cotonou?
You can contact the embassy by phone at: + 229 21 30 72 17. The working hours are from except official holidays in South Africa and Benin.
3. Is the embassy open now?
Yes, it is open now and it will close in 5 hours 56 minutes. The current time in Cotonou is 10:04.
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