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China Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Embassy of China in Cotonou, Benin
No.2, Route De L'Aeroport, Cotonou, Benin.
Phone: 00229-301292, 300765
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 5 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2021
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following Beninese and Chinese holidays in 2021/2022:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| International Women's Day | Monday, March 08 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Ching Ming Festival | Sunday, April 04 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Ching Ming Festival Holiday | Monday, April 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Ching Ming Festival Holiday | Tuesday, April 06 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Easter Monday | Tuesday, April 13 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Labour Day | Saturday, May 01 | 2 months |
| Labour Day Holiday | Tuesday, May 04 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Labour Day Holiday | Wednesday, May 05 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Ascension Day | Friday, May 21 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Korité | Monday, May 24 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Whit Monday | Tuesday, June 01 | 3 months |
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 2021/2021:
- International Women's Day (CN) Mon, Mar 08, 2021 (1 week, 3 days)
Visa Information
Time in China vs Benin
Beijing, China time is 7:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
13:55PMThursday, February 25, 2021
Beijing, China
20:55PMThursday, February 25, 2021