Benin - Consulate of India in Parakou

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

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Sorry there is no consulate of India in Parakou !

However, India could have more than one consulate in Benin besides Parakou.

When India has more consulates located in Benin ouside of Parakou you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of India in Benin of which you will find details also below.

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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 India in Benin besides Parakou

Indian Consulate General in Cotonou, Benin Lot No.1430 R Vedoko Missogbe Cotonou Benin
Email: indconsul.benin@sify.com ashokmir@yahoo.com - Tel: (+229) 21-385220 (+229) 97-974502 - Website:

Or the embassy of India in Benin

(There is no embassy of India located in Benin)

Consulate Appointment in Parakou

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

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.