United Kingdom embassies and consulates near Benin

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There is currently no British embassies or consulates in Benin, please find the information below for the nearest diplomatic missions of United Kingdom.

Nearest United Kingdom diplomatic represenations to Benin

Country	Distance	Address detail
Lagos, Nigeria	341 km (212 miles)	The High Commission of United Kingdom in Lagos, Nigeria Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 26 minutes Tel: + 234 (1) 277 0780/0781/0782 (Dial +234 to call from Benin) Current time in Lagos: 15:34 PM Thursday, January 01 2026-01-01 (GMT +0100) Time difference: Nigeria has same date and time as Benin.
Accra, Ghana	500 km (310 miles)	The High Commission of United Kingdom in Accra, Ghana Working hours: Open now. Close in 26 minutes Tel: + 233 302 213 200 (Dial +233 to call from Benin) Current time in Accra: 14:34 PM Thursday, January 01 2026-01-01 (GMT +0000) Time difference: Ghana is 1 hours and 00 minutes behind of Benin.
Abuja, Nigeria	568 km (353 miles)	The High Commission of United Kingdom in Abuja, Nigeria Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 26 minutes Tel: +234 (9) 4623100 (Dial +234 to call from Benin) Current time in Abuja: 15:34 PM Thursday, January 01 2026-01-01 (GMT +0100) Time difference: Nigeria has same date and time as Benin.
Yaounde, Cameroon	1182 km (734 miles)	The High Commission of United Kingdom in Yaounde, Cameroon Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 26 minutes Tel: +237 222 220 796; +237 222 220 796 (Dial +237 to call from Benin) Current time in Yaounde: 15:34 PM Thursday, January 01 2026-01-01 (GMT +0100) Time difference: Cameroon has same date and time as Benin.
Bamako, Mali	1182 km (735 miles)	The Embassy of United Kingdom in Bamako, Mali Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 26 minutes Tel: +(00223) 44 97 69 13 (Dial +223 to call from Benin) Current time in Bamako: 14:34 PM Thursday, January 01 2026-01-01 (GMT +0000) Time difference: Mali is 1 hours and 00 minutes behind of Benin.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

1 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?

Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly visit the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom to Benin for further instructions.

2 - My country has no British embassy: How do I get a visa?

To obtain a United Kingdom visa, you can visit the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in neighboring countries to Benin for more information:

Lagos, Nigeria (High Commission, 341 km)
Accra, Ghana (High Commission, 500 km)

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