Benin
China
China visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bj.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Benin
- Embassy of China in Cotonou
NO.2, ROUTE DE L'AEROPORT, COTONOU, BENIN
China has 1 mission in Benin, with its embassy in Cotonou.
Chinese citizens travelling to Benin
ChinaBenin Visa-free, 30 days Benin visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Benin to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in China
How long Beninese citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
In Benin, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Cotonou, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Afghanistan, Myanmar, North Korea and Russia require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Benin
Chinese citizens can visit Benin without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for China?
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Benin?
The Chinese embassy in Benin is in Cotonou.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Benin?
Chinese citizens can visit Benin without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Beninese citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for China obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.