The Honorary Consulate of Benin in Vienna is run by honorary consul Viktor Wagner and is a local point of contact for Beninese citizens and for business and cultural links in Austria. Passports and visas are handled by the Beninese Embassy in Paris.
Contact Details
| Address | Burggasse 60, 1070 Wien, Austria |
| Telephone | +43 1 523 93 00 |
| Fax | +43 1 526 17 05 |
| wagner@reiwag.at | |
| Consular powers | Authorised to certify documents and issue visas, but not to issue passports. |
| Emergency number | +43 1 523 93 00 |
| Head of Mission | Viktor Wagner, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | All of Austria |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Please confirm before you visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Emergencies: +43 1 523 93 00.
About the honorary consulate in Vienna
Benin is represented in Austria by honorary consul Viktor Wagner, in office since 2003. Officially, it can certify documents and issue visas; passports are not part of its powers. Public hours: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00. An emergency number is available: +43 1 523 93 00.
Which Beninese office issues passports and visas?
Travel tip: Austrian citizens need a visa for Benin and must travel with a passport. For passports, visas and civil status documents, Beninese citizens contact the consular section of the Beninese Embassy at 87, avenue Victor Hugo , 75116 Paris, open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 17:00.
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 Benin 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 and embassies in Vienna
162 other countries are represented in Vienna, among them: Bhutan (honorary), Bolivia (embassy), Bosnia and Herzegovina (embassy), Bosnia and Herzegovina (honorary), Botswana (honorary), Brazil (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), Burkina Faso (embassy), Burkina Faso (honorary), Burundi (honorary), Cabo Verde (honorary), Cambodia (honorary), Cameroon (honorary), Canada (embassy), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Democratic Republic of the Congo (honorary), Republic of the Congo (honorary). The full list of all 163 missions is on the overview page for Austria.
Beninese missions in Austria
- Paris – Embassy of Benin (also responsible for Austria)
- Vienna – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Benin in Vienna
Can the Beninese honorary consulate in Vienna certify documents?
Yes – it has authority for certifications and visas – not for passports.
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) – directory of consular representations, BMEIA travel information. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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