Nigeria
China
China visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
China requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ng.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 Nigeria
- Embassy of China in Abuja
PLOT 302-303 A.O.CENTRAL AREA, ABUJA, NIGERIA
- Consulate General of China in Lagos
Idejo Street 161A, 71510 Lagos
- Consulate of China in Abuja
Aguiyi Ironsi Street 34, Abuja
All missions of China in Nigeria
China has 3 missions in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja. Consulates: Lagos and Abuja.
Chinese citizens travelling to Nigeria
ChinaNigeria e-Visa Nigeria 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.
Nigerian citizens planning a trip to China can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in China
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
In Nigeria, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Abuja and the consulates in Lagos and Abuja, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Laos, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Nepal, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia and India require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Nigeria
Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for China?
China requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Nigeria?
The Chinese embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja; there are also consulates in Lagos and Abuja.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Nigerian 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.