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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 1 hours 28 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Beninese and Swiss holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Day | Saturday, November 01 | 1 day, 11 hours |
| Immaculate Conception | Monday, December 08 | 1 month, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| St. Stephen's Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 months |
| New Year | Thursday, January 01 | 2 months |
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 2025/2024:
- All Saints' Day (BJ & CH) Sat, Nov 01, 2025 (1 day, 17 hours)
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Time in Switzerland vs Benin
Bern, Switzerland time is is same date and time Porto Novo, Benin
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Bern, Switzerland
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