Benin - Consulate of Venezuela in Cotonou

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

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 Venezuela in Benin besides Cotonou

Or the embassy of Venezuela in Benin

Venezuelan Embassy in Cotonou, Benin Lot 646 D, Les Cocotiers dernier vons avant laeroport 08 BP 564 Cotonou Benin
Email: embavenezcotonou@gmail.com reinaarratia@gmail.com - Tel: (+229) 21 302 388 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in Cotonou

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

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.