Embassy of France in Cotonou

If you are living or residing in Cotonou and planning a trip to France, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of France in Cotonou.

This information is for:

  • Beninese passport holders living in Cotonou
  • French passports traveling/working or living in Cotonou
  • Foreign passports currently residing in Cotonou

Embassy Information

Address: 2235, Avenue Jean-Paul Ii B. P. 966 Cotonou Benin
Phone: + 229 21 36 55 33
Fax: + 229 21 36 55 30
Email: ambafrance.cotonou@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Website: bj.ambafrance.org
Office hours:
Current time in Cotonou 20:11 PM Thursday, April 25 2024-04-25 (GMT +0100)
Current time
in Paris (France)
21:11 PM Thursday, April 25 2024-04-25 (GMT +0200)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

  • Issuance/renewal of passports
  • Document notarization
  • Issuing visas to France
  • Offering assistance in case of emergencies for French citizens

Fast Facts:

  • Distance: The distance between Cotonou and Paris is 4418.78 km (2745.70 miles). The average travel time is 9 hours 12 minutes.
  • Time difference: Cotonou is 1:00 hours behind Paris. When the time is 20:11 on April, Thursday 25 in Cotonou, it is 21:11 on April, Thursday 25 in Paris

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Distance from city center 3.54 km ( 2.20 miles)
Nearest airport Cotonou Airport (COO)
Distance to airport 4.11 kms

Office Hours

Date Office hours Note
Thursday (Today, April 25, 2024) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 Close Now
Friday (April 26, 2024) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (April 27, 2024) Closed
Sunday (April 28, 2024) Closed
Monday (April 29, 2024) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (April 30, 2024) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (May 01, 2024) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

  • Labour Day: May 1, 2024 (Next 5 days, 3 hours)

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. Where is the embassy of France located?

It is located at 2235, Avenue Jean-Paul Ii B. P. 966 Cotonou Benin. Coordinates: (2.4209538, 6.3525108).

2. How do I contact the France Embassy in Cotonou?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: + 229 21 36 55 33. The working hours are from except official holidays in France and Benin.

3. Is the embassy open now?

No, it is closed now. The current time in Cotonou is 20:11.

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