The Honorary Consulate of Benin in Toronto is an honorary consular post of Benin in Toronto, Ontario. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Beninese citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Beninese mission accredited to Canada (see below).
Contact Details
| Address | 192 Spadina Avenue, 310, Toronto, Ontario M5T 2C2, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 647 446 0550 |
| toronto@consulatdubenin.ca | |
| Honorary Consul | Yves Legault |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published for the honorary consulate. Call or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: The honorary consulate is in the Downtown area of Toronto, Ontario, about 1.2 km in a straight line from the centre of Toronto; the nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), about 2.5 km away. The nearest rapid-transit station is Osgoode (TTC subway/LRT, less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of Benin in Toronto
The honorary consul is Yves Legault, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. It is one of 3 honorary consular posts of Benin in Canada listed in the Global Affairs Canada list.
Which Beninese office handles passports and visas?
Benin has no resident embassy or high commission in Canada. According to the Global Affairs Canada list, the Embassy of the Republic of Benin in Washington is accredited to Canada; the head of mission is Agniola Anne-Sophie Ahouanmenou (ambassador).
- Address: 2124 Kalorama Road NW, Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, 20008, United States of America
- Telephone: +1 202 232 6656
- Email: ambassade.washington@gouv.bj
- Website: www.beninembassy.us
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Benin and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Beninese citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Toronto
89 other countries are represented in Toronto, among them: Bhutan (honorary), Brazil (consulate general), Bulgaria (consulate general), Cambodia (honorary), Chile (consulate general), China (consulate general), Colombia (consulate), Costa Rica (consulate), Cuba (consulate general), Cyprus (honorary), Czech Republic (consulate general), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), Denmark (consulate general), Dominican Republic (consulate general), Ecuador (consulate), El Salvador (consulate general), Eritrea (consulate general), Estonia (honorary), Finland (consulate), France (consulate general). The full list of all 90 missions is on the overview page for Canada.
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on Canada’s general holidays (Canada Labour Code, section 166) and on the holidays of Ontario, and may also close on public holidays of Benin.
Emergency assistance
In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in Benin can contact the Embassy of Canada in Cotonou, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of Benin in Canada
Benin in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Toronto, the nearest other Beninese office is the Honorary Consulate (Quebec) in Montreal (about 500 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Toronto.
- Washington – Embassy of the Republic of Benin (accredited to Canada; no resident mission in Canada)
- Moncton (1,180 km) – Honorary Consulate (New Brunswick)
- Montreal (500 km) – Honorary Consulate (Quebec)
- Toronto – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Benin in Toronto
Can I apply for a Beninese passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Beninese mission accredited to Canada (see below).
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Details checked on 24 October 2026. Sources: Global Affairs Canada, Office of Protocol – Foreign Representatives in Canada: diplomatic missions’ and consular offices’ addresses, heads of mission (accessed 24 October 2026), Canada Labour Code, section 166 – general holidays (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Canada (getting help).
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