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China Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
China Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
No.2, Route De L'Aeroport, Cotonou, Benin.
Phone: 00229-301292, 300765
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 29 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following Beninese and Chinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Festival Eve | Monday, February 16 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Thursday, February 19 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Friday, February 20 | 4 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Saturday, February 21 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Sunday, February 22 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| People's Sovereignty Day | Saturday, February 28 | 1 month |
| Lantern Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Arbor Day | Thursday, March 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
China currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for China?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into China. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of China in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in Benin?
The Chinese representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Spring Festival Eve (CN) Mon, Feb 16, 2026 (3 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in China vs Benin
Beijing, China time is 7:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
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