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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Switzerland Consulate in Cotonou, Benin
Lot 117 Zongo Ehuzu, Rue Du Pnud, Immeuble Voisin Au Corps De La Paix 08 Bp 0123 Tri Postal – Cotonou République Du Bénin
Phone: +229 21 31 47 37
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 56 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Beninese and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 6 days, 16 hours |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Sunday, September 20 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Federal Fast Monday | Monday, September 21 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Mauritius Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| St. Nicholas of Flüe | Friday, September 25 | 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Switzerland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Switzerland in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Benin?
The Swiss representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Jeune Genevois (CH) Thu, Sep 10, 2026 (6 days, 22 hours)
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