For Beninese residents and travellers in the Katowice area, the Honorary Consulate of Benin in Katowice is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | ul. Gen. Andersa 24/2, 40-341 Katowice, Poland |
| Telephone | +48 724 192 020 |
| konsulbenin@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Nadia Paterek, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: ul. Gen. Andersa 24/2, 40-341 Katowice.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Katowice do?
This honorary office looks after Beninese interests in Katowice. The honorary consul listed by the Polish Foreign Ministry is Nadia Paterek. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. For an appointment, call +48 724 192 020 and e-mail konsulbenin@gmail.com.
Katowice lies in the Silesian Voivodeship.
Polish citizens need a visa for Benin, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice (in Polish).
Which Beninese office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Beninese embassy responsible for Poland.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Polish holidays such as Constitution Day (3 May), Independence Day (11 November) and Christmas Eve (24 December) and on Benin’s national day (1 August). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Where else is Benin represented in Poland?
- Katowice – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Benin in Katowice
Where do I renew my Beninese passport if I live near Katowice?
Beninese passports are issued through the Beninese embassy responsible for Poland, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Beninese honorary consul in Katowice?
By phone on +48 724 192 020 or by e-mail to konsulbenin@gmail.com.
Who is the Beninese honorary consul in Katowice?
Nadia Paterek, according to the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026).
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Benin?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of consular posts in Poland (15 September 2026), Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Benin (Odyseusz). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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