Benin - Consulate of France in Parakou

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

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French Vice Consulate in Parakou, Benin Hotel Les routiers B. P. 81 Parakou Benin

Tel: (+229) 23 61 04 01

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The difference between consulates found in Parakou 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 France in Benin besides Parakou

French Vice Consulate in Natitingou, Benin Hotel de Bourgogne B. P. 130 Natitingou Benin
Email: - Tel: (+229) 23 82 22 40 (+229) 21 82 22 40 - Website:

French Vice Consulate in Ouidah, Benin Quartier Gbena B. P. 473 Ouidah Benin
Email: - Tel: (+229) 95.06.34.98 - Website:

French Vice Consulate in Parakou, Benin Hotel Les routiers B. P. 81 Parakou Benin
Email: - Tel: (+229) 23 61 04 01 - Website:

Or the embassy of France in Benin

French Embassy in Cotonou, Benin Avenue Jean-Paul II B. P. 966 Cotonou Benin
Email: ambafrance.cotonou@diplomatie.gouv.fr consulat.cotonou-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr - Tel: (+229) 21 36 55 33 - Website: www.ambafrance-bj.org

Consulate Appointment in Parakou

Most consulates in Parakou need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France in Parakou 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 Parakou 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 Benin or France.

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