Benin - Consulate of Italy in Cotonou |
You are a Benin citizen or you are from Italy and are looking for information on the consulate of Italy in Cotonou situated in Benin. A consulate in Cotonou could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Italy. It all depends on the importance of Cotonou and Benin in the relationships with the government of Italy.
Italian Consulate in Cotonou, Benin Avenue Proche 65A Guinkomey B.P. 296 Cotonou Benin
Tel: (+229) 21 313 006
Fax: (+229) 21 312 574
Email: consitalcoo@yahoo.fr
Website:
The difference between consulates found in Cotonou 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 Italy in Benin besides Cotonou
Italian Consulate in Cotonou, Benin Avenue Proche 65A Guinkomey B.P. 296 Cotonou BeninEmail: consitalcoo@yahoo.fr - Tel: (+229) 21 313 006 - Website:
Or the embassy of Italy in Benin
(There is no embassy of Italy located in Benin)
Consulate Appointment in Cotonou
Most consulates in Cotonou need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Italy in Cotonou 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 Cotonou 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 Italy.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Cotonou please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.
