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China Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
China Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
Plot 302-303 Ao.Central Area Abuja,Nigeria.
Phone: 00234-9- 4618661,4618662,4618664
Working hours: Close now
China Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria
Plot 161A, Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Phone: 00234-12612586
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following Nigerian and Chinese holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 4 weeks |
| Sambisa Memorial Day | Monday, December 22 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 month |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Spring Festival Eve | Monday, February 16 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
China currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for China?
Nigerian 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 Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in Nigeria?
The Chinese representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Chinese holidays in 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (NG & CN) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (4 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in China vs Nigeria
Beijing, China time is 7:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
18:59PMFriday, November 21, 2025
Beijing, China
01:59AMSaturday, November 22, 2025