Cook Islands - Consulate of Benin in Avarua

You are a Cook Islands citizen or you are from Benin and are looking for information on the consulate of Benin in Avarua situated in Cook Islands. A consulate in Avarua could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Benin. It all depends on the importance of Avarua and Cook Islands in the relationships with the government of Benin.

The difference between consulates found in Avarua are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Benin in Cook Islands besides Avarua

Or the embassy of Benin in Cook Islands

(There is no embassy of Benin located in Cook Islands)

Consulate Appointment in Avarua

Most consulates in Avarua need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Benin in Avarua first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Avarua do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Cook Islands or Benin.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Avarua please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.