Sri Lanka - Consulate of Benin in Kandy |
You are a Sri Lankan citizen or you are from Benin and are looking for information on the consulate of Benin in Kandy situated in Sri Lanka. A consulate in Kandy could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Benin. It all depends on the importance of Kandy and Sri Lanka in the relationships with the government of Benin.
Sorry there is no consulate of Benin in Kandy !
However, Benin could have more than one consulate in Sri Lanka besides Kandy.
When Benin has more consulates located in Sri Lanka ouside of Kandy you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Benin in Sri Lanka of which you will find details also below.
The difference between consulates found in Kandy 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 Sri Lanka besides Kandy
Beninese Honorary Consulate in Colombo, Sri Lanka - No.30/11A, 2nd Lane - Gothami Road - Colombo 8 - Sri LankaEmail: mahen@ttcsl.com - Tel: (+94) 11 269 0973 / (+94) 77 726 0861 - Website:
Or the embassy of Benin in Sri Lanka
(There is no embassy of Benin located in Sri Lanka)
Consulate Appointment in Kandy
Most consulates in Kandy need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Benin in Kandy 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 Kandy 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 Sri Lanka or Benin.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Kandy please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.