Nigeria - Consulate of Switzerland in Benin City |
You are a Nigerian citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Benin City situated in Nigeria. A consulate in Benin City could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Benin City and Nigeria in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
Sorry there is no consulate of Switzerland in Benin City !
However, Switzerland could have more than one consulate in Nigeria besides Benin City.
When Switzerland has more consulates located in Nigeria ouside of Benin City you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Switzerland in Nigeria of which you will find details also below.
The difference between consulates found in Benin City 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 Switzerland in Nigeria besides Benin City
Swiss Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria "Western House", 7th Floor 8/10 Broad Street P.O. Box 51769 Ikoyi Lagos NigeriaEmail: lagos@honrep.ch - Tel: (+234) 1 271 69 10 (+234) 1 280 54 77 - Website:
Or the embassy of Switzerland in Nigeria
Swiss Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
No 157, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent
Wuse II District
Abuja
Nigeria
Email: abu.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
- Tel: (+234) 9-461 0540 / 1
- Website: www.eda.admin.ch/abuja
Consulate Appointment in Benin City
Most consulates in Benin City need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Benin City 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 Benin City 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 Nigeria or Switzerland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Benin City please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.
