🇺🇸 U.S. Embassy in Benin

Address, phone numbers and consular emergency line, with the local emergency number and what to do if something goes wrong.

Data updated: August 2026

If it's urgent

Foreign ministry emergency line

+1 202 501 4444

Consular emergencies for U.S. citizens.

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Emergencies in Benin

117

Police, ambulance and fire service. Ambulance: 118

Call · 117

U.S. Embassy

Cotonou

Address
Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou, Benin
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What to do in an emergency

  1. Immediate danger: call 117.

  2. Serious accident, arrest, theft or loss of passport: call the foreign ministry emergency line, +1 202 501 4444.

  3. Non-urgent matters (passports, certificates, consular registration): call the switchboard, +229 01 21 30 06 50.

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