South Africa - Consulate of Benin in Port Elizabeth

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

The difference between consulates found in Port Elizabeth 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 South Africa besides Port Elizabeth

Or the embassy of Benin in South Africa

Benin Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa 900 Park Street Cnr Park & Orient Street Arcadia, 0083 P O Box 26484, Arcadia, 0007 Pretoria South Africa
Email: embbenin@yebo.co.za - Tel: (+27) 12 342 6978 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in Port Elizabeth

Most consulates in Port Elizabeth need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Benin in Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 South Africa or Benin.

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