Government of Canada services and information in Cotonou, Benin
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Benin, in Cotonou.
Change in process for passport and proof of citizenship services
Starting November 1, 2026, Canadians will need to submit passport and proof of citizenship applications by courier to:
Embassy of Canada to Burkina Faso
318 Av. Pr. Joseph KI-ZERBO
Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso
We are centralizing these services in Ouagadougou to provide faster service to Canadians by processing applications more efficiently and reducing wait times.
If you have any inquiries or require accommodation, contact Ouaga-cs@international.gc.ca.
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Citizenship services
You may apply online for a Canadian citizenship certificate
Applying for a Canadian citizenship certificate from outside Canada and the United States
If you prefer to submit a paper application, you are invited to leave it at the Consular Services drop-box situated at the entrance of the Embassy of Canada, on workdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cotonou - Physical address:
Embassy of Canada
Attn: Consular - Citizenship Services
360 Boulevard de la Marina
Dibousse Building, Ground Floor
Cotonou, Bénin
Notarial services
Contact the Embassy of Canada to Burkina Faso, in Ouagadougou for all consular/passport services.
Passport services
Contact the Embassy of Canada to Burkina Faso, in Ouagadougou for all consular/passport services.
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