The Honorary Consulate of Benin in Liège represents Beninese interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Beninese Embassy in Paris (accredited to Belgium).
Contact Details
| Address | Mont-Saint-Martin 84, 4000 Liège, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 496 53 29 03 |
| benin.consul@yahoo.com | |
| Head of Mission | Benoît Akando, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | The Walloon Region |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Mont-Saint-Martin 84, 4000 Liège.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Beninese honorary consul in Liège
The honorary consulate represents Benin in Liège and the surrounding area. According to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Benoît Akando. Visits are by arrangement only. Before travelling there, call +32 496 53 29 03 and e-mail benin.consul@yahoo.com to check that someone is available.
Its district: the Walloon Region. Liège lies in Wallonia, in the province of Liège.
Belgian citizens need a visa for Benin; it can be applied for online. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Applications for Beninese passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Beninese Embassy in Paris (accredited to Belgium).
Note: Benin has no embassy in Brussels; its embassy in Paris is accredited to Belgium.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Belgium, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday as well as on the Beninese national day, 1 August. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Where else is Benin represented in Belgium?
- Paris – Embassy of Benin (accredited to Belgium, no resident embassy in Brussels)
- Kontich – Honorary Consulate General
- Liège – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Liège office
Can I get a Beninese passport at the honorary consulate in Liège?
Passport applications go to the Beninese Embassy in Paris (accredited to Belgium); the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Liège honorary office of Benin?
By phone on +32 496 53 29 03 or by e-mail to benin.consul@yahoo.com.
Who runs the Beninese honorary office in Liège?
Benoît Akando, according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consulates.
Is the Liège honorary office responsible for my province?
Its consular district is the Walloon Region.
Do Belgians need a visa to visit Benin?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – honorary consulates in Belgium (as of 7 September 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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