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Embassy of Nigeria in Cotonou, Benin

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Embassy of Nigeria in Cotonou, Benin, located at Lot 196, Boulevard de la Censad. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Nigeria, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Lot 196, Boulevard de la Censad
    BP 2019
    Marina
    Cotonou
    Benin

  • Telephone

    +229 301 142, +229 301 87

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Democracy Day is on Friday (in 2 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Cotonou: 10:47 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Nigeria in Cotonou, Benin

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.

  • Democracy Day: June 12 Flag of Nigeria
  • Independence Day: August 1 Flag of Benin
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Benin
  • Prophet's Birthday (Maouloud): August 25 Flag of Benin

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Nigeria in Cotonou, Benin:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents
  • Renunciation of citizenship
  • Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC)

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Beninese passport, you do not need a visa to enter Nigeria.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Nigeria without a visa. The most common types of Nigeria visas are the following.

  • Transit visa
  • Business visa
  • Tourist / Visitors visa
  • Official / Diplomatic visa
  • Subject to Regularization (STR) visa
  • Temporary Work Permit (TWP)

Head of Mission

Tukur Yusufu Buratai, Ambassador

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Passport Services

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What is Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC)?

An Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC) is issued to Nigerians to facilitate the applicant’s immediate one-way departure for Nigeria only. If you're outside of Nigeria and your passport has been lost, stolen, damaged, or expired and you don't have time to renew or replace your passport before you travel, you may apply for an Emergency Travel Certificate. ETC must be surrendered to the Immigration authorities at the port of entry.

Notarial and Legalization Services

Nigerian embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents for use in Nigeria or in foreign countries.

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This page was last edited on 18 April 2026 at 08:12 AM (EST).

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