Benin - Consulate of Switzerland in Cotonou

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

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Swiss Representative Office in Cotonou, Benin - Lot 117 Zongo Ehuzu, rue du PNUD - Immeuble voisin au Corps de la Paix - 08 BP 0123 Tri Postal - Cotonou - Benin

Tel: (+229) 21 31 47 37 / 8 / 9

Fax: (+229) 21 31 47 55

Email: cotonou@eda.admin.ch

Website: www.eda.admin.ch/benin

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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 Switzerland in Benin besides Cotonou

Swiss Representative Office in Cotonou, Benin - Lot 117 Zongo Ehuzu, rue du PNUD - Immeuble voisin au Corps de la Paix - 08 BP 0123 Tri Postal - Cotonou - Benin
Email: cotonou@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+229) 21 31 47 37 / 8 / 9 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/benin

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Benin

(There is no embassy of Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland.

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.