Embassy of Russia in Cotonou, Benin
Embassy of Russia in Cotonou, Benin, located at Avenue de la Marina. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Russia, 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
Avenue de la Marina
PO Box 2013
Cotonou
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Telephone
+229 21 31 28 34, Consular Section: +229 21 31 68 13
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Emergency Phone
+229 9989-2143
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Fax
+229 21 31 28 35
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Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 8:00 AM–3:00 PMThursday 8:00 AM–3:00 PMFriday 8:00 AM–3:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 8:00 AM–3:00 PMTuesday 8:00 AM–3:00 PMStatus: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 3:00 PM
🕒 Current time in Cotonou: 10:44 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
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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Independence Day:
August 1
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Assumption of Mary:
August 15
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Prophet's Birthday (Maouloud):
August 25
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All Saints' Day:
November 1
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Russia in Cotonou, Benin:
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
- Register marriages, births, and deaths
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Beninese passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Russia.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Russia without a visa. The most common types of Russia visas are the following.
- Tourist visa
- Business visa
- Work visa
- Student visa
- Diplomatic visa
- Transit visa
- Private visa
- Humanitarian visa
Head of Mission
Evdokimov Igor Dmitrievich, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Online Resources
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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Russia in neighboring countries or regions of Benin.
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- Accra, Ghana (Embassy)
- Conakry, Guinea (Embassy)
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- Abidjan, Ivory Coast (Embassy)
- Bamako, Mali (Embassy)
- Nouakchott, Mauritania (Embassy)
- Abuja, Nigeria (Embassy)
- Dakar, Senegal (Embassy)
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This page was last edited on 24 May 2026 at 12:16 AM (EST).