Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Benin

1. Chinese Diplomatic Missions in Benin

 

Institution Address Contact Details Working Hours
Embassy of China in Benin Rue des Ambassades, Cotonou Tel: +229-21-30-05-00

Email: chinaemb_bj@mfa.gov.cn		 Visa: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (submissions)
Embassy Website http://bj.china-embassy.gov.cn    

2. Beninese Embassy in China

 

  • Address: 3rd Floor, No. 5, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
  • Contact: Tel: +86-10-6532-2741

    Email: ambabenpekin@yahoo.fr
  • Website: http://www.ambabenchine.org

3. Visa Types & Requirements

 

Visa Code Purpose Key Documents Required
L Tourism Passport, application form, hotel bookings
M Business Invitation letter, company registration
Z Work Work permit, employment contract, medical report
X1/X2 Study Admission letter, JW201/JW202 form
Q1/Q2 Family Visit Invitation letter, proof of relationship

4. Application Steps

 

  1. Online Form: Complete at https://cova.mfa.gov.cn.
  2. Document Submission: Visit the Chinese Embassy in Cotonou (original documents + copies).
  3. Processing Time: 4–5 days (standard); 2–3 days (urgent).
  4. Fees: Vary by visa type (payable in CFA francs).

5. Important Notes

 

  • Visa Waiver: Diplomatic/official passport holders may qualify for short-term 免签.
  • Health Checks: Mandatory for Z/X1 visas (designated clinic in Cotonou).
  • COVID-19: No testing/quarantine required (as of 2023).

6. Emergency Contacts

 

  • Chinese Embassy (Consular): +229-21-30-05-00 (ext. 202).
  • China’s Global Consular Hotline: +86-10-12308 (24/7).