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Embassy of South Africa in Cotonou, Benin

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Embassy of South Africa in Cotonou, Benin, located at Rue IMP.12.050, Maison No 5, Les Cocotiers. View address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Rue IMP.12.050, Maison No 5, Les Cocotiers
    Cotonou
    Benin

  • Telephone

    +229 21 30 72 17, +229 21 30 68 95

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–2:00 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–2:00 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–2:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–2:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–2:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Cotonou: 10:49 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

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.

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • Independence Day: August 1 Flag of Benin
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Benin

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

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

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 South Africa without a visa. The most common types of South Africa visas are the following.

  • Business visa
  • Work visa
  • Tourist visa
  • Study visas
  • Exchange visa
  • Relative’s visa
  • Medical treatment visa
  • Corporate visa

Head of Mission

R P Marks, Ambassador

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Passport Services

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Consular Assistance

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Notarial Services

South African embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization and certification of documents, witnessing signatures, and providing authenticated copies.

Visa Services

South African embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit South Africa for tourism, work, study, business, or other purposes. They provide information on visa requirements, application procedures, and fees.

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This page was last edited on 27 April 2025 at 08:34 AM (EST).

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