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France Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
2235, Avenue Jean-Paul Ii B. P. 966 Cotonou Benin
Phone: + 229 21 36 55 33
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 54 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2024
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Beninese and French holidays in 2024:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day / May Day | Wednesday, May 01 | 4 days, 12 hours |
| WWII Victory Day | Wednesday, May 08 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 09 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 12 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 19 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 20 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 26 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 16 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for France?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Benin?
The French representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and French holidays in 2024/2024:
- Labor Day / May Day (FR & BJ) Wed, May 01, 2024 (4 days, 18 hours)
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