South Africa

Consulates in South Africa

Chinese Embassy in South Africa

Ambassador: Mr. Chen Xiaodong
Address: 225 Athlone Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, South Africa
Website: http://za.china-embassy.org/eng/

Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in South Africa

Address: 255 Athlone Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
Tel: +27-12-4316537 08:00 - 12:00 from Mon. - Fri. except public holidays.
Fax: +27-12-4307620
Email:
Office Hours: 09:00-11:30 on Tuesday and Thursday (except holidays)
Email: pretoria@csm.mfa.gov.cn

Consular Districts of the Consulates

Consulate General	Consular Jurisdiction
The Embassy in Pretoria	Pretoria Region, North West Province, Limpopo Province, Mpumalanga Province, the Kingdom of Swaziland
The Consulate General in Cape Town	Eastern Cape Province, Western Cape Province, Northern Cape Province
The Consulate General in Durban	KwaZulu-Natal Province
The Consulate General in Johannesburg	Gauteng Province, Free State Province (Orange Free State)

Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC)

The Center is responsible for receiving applications of ordinary passport holders for visiting mainland PRC, Hong Kong and Macau. Postal service for applications is currently not available.

Meanwhile, the Consular Section of the Embassy will only receive applications from diplomatic or (official) service passport holders. The Consular Section of the Embassy will not accept applications sent by post.

The CVASC in Johannesburg

Address: 14th Floor, Sandton City Office Tower, Corner Rivonia Road & 5th Street, Sandhurst Ext3. Sandton 2196 Johannesburg, RSA
Business Hours: Working days, Closed on Public Holidays.
Submission of applications: 9:00 - 15:00
Collection: 9:00 - 16:00
Tel: 27 11 5059300
Fax: 27 86 6474899
E-mail: johannesburgcenter@visaforchina.org

The CVASC in Durban

Address: 45 Zenith Drive,Umhlanga New Town Center, Durban
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 to 12:30, Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Tel: 27 87 8020460
Fax: 27 31 5664694
E-mail: durban@visaforchina.org

The CVASC in Cape Town

Address: The 2nd floor of West Office Building,Canal Walk, RSA
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 to 12:30, Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Tel: 27 87 808 5507
Fax: 27 86 589 3248
E-mail: capetown@visaforchina.org

Visa Fees (ZAR)

South Africans

Types	Regular	Express
Single Entry	300	600
Double Entry	375	675
6-month Multi-Entry	525	825
12-month Multi-Entry	675	975

US citizens

Types	Regular	Express
Single / Double / Multiple Entries	2,470	2,770

Canadians

Types	Regular	Express
Single / Double / Multiple Entries	530	830

Citizens of Other Countries

Types	Regular	Express
Single Entry	300	600
Double Entry	450	750
6-month Multi-Entry	600	900
12-month Multi-Entry	900	1,200

Application Service Fees of the CVASC

Services	Fees
Regular Service	720
Express Service	1,060

Note:
1. Regular service takes 4 working days; express service takes 3 working days.
2. Debit Card, Credit Card and account transfer are acceptable.

2024 Public Holidays of the Embassy

Festival	Date	Day
New Year's Day	Jan. 1	Monday
Chinese New Year	Feb. 12 - 14	Monday - Wednesday
Qingming Festival	April 4 - 5	Thursday - Friday
International Labor Day	May 1	Wednesday
Dragon Boat Festival	June 10	Monday
Mid-Autumn Festival	September 16 - 17	Monday - Tuesday
Chinese National Day	October 1 - 4	Tuesday - Friday

Please contact Embassy of South Africa in China if South Africans have problems there.

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- Last updated on Aug. 27, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassy in South Africa

Asked by Welcome Motsa from ESWATINI | Sep. 26, 2024 02:49

Application for a Visa

What is the process to be followed by Swazi citizens when applying for a Chinese (tourist type)

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Sep. 26, 2024 18:46

1. Fill in the visa application form online, print it out and sign it.
2. Prepare the requirements including:
Passport with at least 6-month validity
Visa Application Form and Photo
Documents showing the itinerary including air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation, etc. or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China.
3. Submit all the materials to the visa center of your consular district, make the payment.
4. Wait for the processing.

Asked by René from SOUTH AFRICA | Aug. 27, 2024 08:52

What is the cost altogether for a z-visa.

I've been offered a position in china as an aupair. What are the required documents I need from the host family to submit with my visa application

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | Aug. 27, 2024 23:06

For South Africa passport holders, the visa fee is ZAR 1,151. The basic requirements for a work Z visa are:
Application form and photo
Passport with at least 6-month validity
Foreigners Employment Permit of the People's Republic of China
Labor Contract with Chinese company
Foreigners Employment Permit of the People's Republic of China
An official certificate of your highest education

Asked by Key from SOUTH AFRICA | Aug. 10, 2024 02:59

Passport replacement

Hello
I lost my passport which had all my visa information and resident permit. i have work and residence permits, and now i have to apply for new ones since my passport is lost. What documents do i need to apply for a visa and how would it affect my employment?

Answers (3)

Answered by Daniel | Aug. 12, 2024 01:07

Did you lost it in China or your country.
If in China, you need to make an appointment to the consulate general or embassy of South Africa in China for replacement of passport. And then go to the local PSB and the exit and entry administration to report the loss and get a receipt.
After getting the new passport, you need to the local PSB to get a registration form of temporary accommodation with new passport, prepare all materials for visa application, then take all the materials to the exit and entry administration to get the new visa.

If lost in South Africa, you need to get a new passport first. I'm not clear about the visa issue. You need to contact the visa center or the consular office of Chinese Embassy.

Answered by Keyfas | Aug. 14, 2024 02:00

Hello
I lost it in South Africa and it had my resident permit on it because i have work permit and residence permit already

Answered by Daniel | Aug. 14, 2024 22:43

Then you need to contact the consular office to ask about the visa. I think you need the copy of old passport and the permit.

Asked by Tonderai from SOUTH AFRICA | Aug. 08, 2024 00:54

Booking an appointment

Can i please have the link to book for an appointment, i have completed the online form already

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Aug. 08, 2024 20:34

You can go directly to submit your application to the visa center. Prior appointment is not needed any more since a few months ago.

Asked by Khayone from SOUTH AFRICA | Jul. 26, 2024 04:34

third party payment

Is it acceptable for a third party, someone in another country to pay your visa fees directly into the embassy’s account ?

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Jul. 28, 2024 20:27

The visa centers in South Africa accepts Account Transfer but note that American Express Card and Diners Club Card are not acceptable.