Embassy of Benin in Washington, D.C., United States
Embassy of Benin in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 2124 Kalorama Road, NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Benin, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
2124 Kalorama Road, NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
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Office Hours
Wednesday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PMThursday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PMFriday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PMTuesday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PMStatus: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 8:30 AM
🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:09 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Located at 2124 Kalorama Road, NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Dupont Circle and Georgetown Waterfront Park. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Juneteenth:
June 19
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Independence Day:
July 4 / August 1
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Assumption of Mary:
August 15
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Prophet's Birthday (Maouloud):
August 25
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Benin in Washington, D.C., United States:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
Visa Requirements
If you hold an American passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Benin.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Benin without a visa. The most common types of Benin visas are the following.
- Tourist visa
- Business visa
- Transit visa
Head of Mission
Agniola Ahouanmenou, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Online Resources
Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Additional Missions in United States
Besides Embassy of Benin in Washington, D.C., United States, Benin also has 1 representation in the following city of United States:
- New York (Permanent Mission)
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Benin in neighboring countries or regions of United States.
- Moncton, Canada (Honorary Consul)
- Montreal, Canada (Honorary Consul)
- Rimouski, Canada (Honorary Consul)
- Toronto, Canada (Honorary Consul)
See also
United States in Benin
United States has representation in the following city:
Nearby Landmarks
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Dupont Circle
(0.66 miles away)
Washington, DC 20036
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Georgetown Waterfront Park
(1.37 miles away)
3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007
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The Kennedy Center
(1.52 miles away)
2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566
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The White House
(1.53 miles away)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500
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Washington Union Station
(2.69 miles away)
50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
(2.60 miles away)
600 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560
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Nearby Airports
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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
(22.03 miles away)
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
(27.08 miles away)
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Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
(89.42 miles away)
Harrisburg
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This page was last edited on 02 March 2026 at 11:25 PM (EST).