- Address
- PLOT 302-303 A.O.CENTRAL AREA, ABUJA, NIGERIA
- Website
- ng.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Yu Dunhai
China
Nigeria
Chinese Embassy & Consulates in Nigeria
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
- 1 consulate
In Nigeria, China has an embassy in Abuja, a consulate general in Lagos and a consulate in Abuja. Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Map: China’s 3 missions in Nigeria
Map: China’s 3 missions in Nigeria
Chinese Embassy in Abuja
China has its embassy in Abuja, the capital; the address on record is PLOT 302-303 A.O.CENTRAL AREA, ABUJA, NIGERIA. The head of mission on record is Yu Dunhai. Its website is linked on its page.
Chinese consulates in Nigeria
- Consulate General of China in Lagos
Idejo Street 161A, 71510 Lagos
- Consulate of China in Abuja
Aguiyi Ironsi Street 34, Abuja
China also has a consulate general in Lagos and a consulate in Abuja; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
China visa for Nigerian citizens
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China visa requirements for citizens of Nigeria
- L visa (tourism)
- M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
- G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
- X1 / X2 visa (study)
- Fee: TRY 1,225
- 12 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
China requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Nigeria turn to the Chinese embassy in Abuja or one of the consulates in Lagos and Abuja; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Nigeria’s missions in China
Missions of Nigeria in China (3)
In return, Nigeria has 3 missions in China, including its embassy in Beijing.
Good to know
China in Nigeria
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; 3 of them are in Nigeria.
Travel to Nigeria for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Nigeria, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Chinese missions in Nigeria are closed
Chinese missions in Nigeria close on Nigeria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in Nigeria?
The Chinese embassy is in Abuja, at PLOT 302-303 A.O.CENTRAL AREA, ABUJA, NIGERIA.
Does China have consulates in Nigeria?
Yes, China has a consulate general in Lagos and a consulate in Abuja.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for China?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Does Nigeria have an embassy in China?
Yes, Nigeria has its embassy in Beijing, along with 2 other missions in China.