Cotonou: IB1 visas issued

Immigrant visa: Self-petitioning spouse of U.S. citizen, and their children

Visa services moved elsewhere

Since August 1, 2026, you cannot apply here for most visas, including immigrant visas. Citizens and residents of this country now apply at another U.S. embassy or consulate that the State Department chooses.

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Since August 1, 2026, the State Department has moved routine visa services at this post, including immigrant visas, to regional hubs: embassies and consulates in Africa that handle visas for nearby countries. Citizens and residents of this country apply at the immigrant visa post that the State Department names for it.

Source: State Department: Realignment of U.S. Visa Services in Africa to Regional Hubs.

Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

Visas issued, Mar 2025 – Feb 2026

none since Aug 2023

The State Department’s scheduling tool does not list self-petitioners (VAWA) or their children.

Visas issued show how busy the post is, not how long you will wait.

The State Department sends immigrant visa applicants from Benin to Abidjan, not Cotonou.

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Its list of embassies and consulates for immigrant visas names Abidjan.