Beninese visa for Chinese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Chinese passport holders visiting Benin for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Chinese citizens to enter Benin for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Benin e-visa for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Benin visa on arrival for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
Benin tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Chinese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Benin.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Benin.
If you are looking for Benin visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from China, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Benin nearest your place of residence.
- Beijing: The Embassy of Benin in Beijing, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 21 minutes)
Benin visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Benin diplomatic mission offices to China for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from China traveling to Benin from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (China) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 28,087 | N/A |
| 2009 | 28,386 | 1.06% |
| 2010 | 29,731 | 4.74% |
| 2011 | 31,225 | 5.03% |
| 2012 | 32,868 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 34,511 | 5.00% |
| 2014 | 36,155 | 4.76% |
| 2015 | 38,097 | 5.37% |
| 2016 | 39,890 | 4.71% |
| 2017 | 41,981 | 5.24% |
| 2018 | 44,073 | 4.98% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Benin & China comparison
Benin's area is approximately 112,760 km2 (43,536 sq mi), while the area of China is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi). This means China is 83.26 times bigger than Benin.
As of October 2025, Benin's population is ~13.8 million people - 1,453,612,573 fewer people than the population of China.
We have highlighted Benin & China’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Benin | China | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 13,778,016 | 1,467,390,589 | 1.5 billion fewer people live in Benin than China |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 276 | Benin has 218 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with China. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 31 | 37 | Benin passport holders visit 6 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 344 | Beninese hosts 319 fewer foreign missions than China. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from China travel to Benin in one year?
The number of visitors from China visiting Benin in 2018 was approximately 44,073.
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