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Embassy of the United States in Cotonou

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The US Embassy in Benin is a bilateral mission in Cotonou and promotes US interests in Benin. The embassy of the United States also plays an important role in development, cultural affairs and contacts with the local press of Benin. The US Embassy in Cotonou is headed by Mr James Knight - Ambassador of the United States to Benin.


Address:

American Embassy in Cotonou, Benin Carro 125, Rue Caporal Bernard Anani 01 B.P. 2012 Cotonou Benin

Telephone:

(+229) 21 30 06 50

Fax:

(+229) 21 30 03 84

E-mail:

Website:

cotonou.usembassy.gov

Ambassador:

Mr James Knight - Ambassador

Office Hours:

Embassy Appointments

Many embassies in Benin require an appointment before you visit. On the official website of the US embassy in Cotonou you will find information on opening hours and how to book appointments.

Opening hours

Please note that embassy opening hours can vary. Always contact the embassy before a visit.

Visa for the United States

For all US visa related matters contact the embassy in Cotonou before you travel. Information is available on the embassy website (cotonou.usembassy.gov ) or contact the visa department by telephone (+229) 21 30 06 50 or email

Consulates of the United States in Benin

Next to the embassy in Cotonou there could be additional US consulates located in Benin.

Please check below for the locations of the US consulates in Benin.


US Consulates in Benin

Next to the embassy in Cotonou, the United States has consulates in the following cities: (if there are no cities mentioned here that means that United States does not have any consulates located in Benin ).

Embassy Consular Department and Services

The consular department of the US Embassy in Cotonou offers consular assistance. The consular department in general offers services for visitors from Benin to United States as wel as for US citizens in Benin. Generally, services comprise of visa applications, passport renewals, marriage registration, legalization of documents, birth of a child, US nationality issues and more. Contact the consular department directly by telephone or email.