Ambassador: Mr. Zhong Jianhua
Address: 965 Church Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, South Africa
Tel: +27-12-3424194
Fax: +27-12-3424154
Email: reception@chinese-embassy.org.za
Website: http://www.chinese-embassy.org.za/eng/ 
Consular Office
Address: 220 Hill Street, Acadia, Pretoria, South Africa
Tel: +27-12-4316530, 4316531, 4316533, 4316537
Fax: +27-12-4307620
Office Hours: 08:30-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Email: visa@chinese-embassy.org.za 
Consular Districts: Pretoria Region, North West Province, Limpopo Province, Mpumalanga Province, the Kingdom of Swaziland Consular Districts of Chinese Consulates in South Africa
| Consulate General | Consular Jurisdiction |
| Consulate General of China in Cape Town | Eastern Cape Province, Western Cape Province, Northern Cape Province |
| Consulate General of China in Durban | KwaZulu-Natal Province |
| Consulate General of China in Johannesburg | Gauteng Province, Free State Province (Orange Free State) |
| Information of Other Offices of Chinese Embassy in South Africa | |
| Administrative Office | Tel: +27-12-4316510, 4316514, 4316513, 4316512, 4316505 Fax: +27-12-4316590 Email: chrissun@hotmail.com |
| Political Office | Tel: +27-12-4316520, 4316522, 4316523, 4316524, 4316527, 4316528, 4316529, 4316595 Fax: +27-12-3423950 |
| Press Office | Tel: +27-12-4316596, 4316525 Fax: +27-12-3423338 Email: zhou_pingjian@mfa.gov.cn, info@chinese-embassy.org.za |
| Economic & Commercial Counselor's Office | Tel: +27-12-4313060, 4313070, 4313072, 4313074, 4313075, 4313076, 4313077, Fax: +27-12-3428071 |
| Science & Technology Office | Tel: +27-12-4316550, 4316551, 4316552 Fax: +27-12-3423338 Email: wding2004@yahoo.com.cn |
| Cultural Office | Tel: +27-12-4316560, 4316561, 4316562 Fax: +27-12-3423338 |
| Educational Office | Tel: +27-12-4316566 Fax: +27-12-3423338 |
| Police Affairs Liaison Office | Tel: +27-12-4316591, 4316592 Fax: +27-12-4316593 Email: ljyhty@yahoo.com.cn, szhang01@yahoo.com.cn |
Fees for Applying Chinese Visa
Please pay by cash when you pick up your visa. Credit Cards or Personal Checks are not acceptable as means of payment.
1. Regular Visa Fee per Person
| Types of Chinese Visa | Citizens of South Africa & Other Countries | Citizens of USA |
| Single-Entry Visa | ZAR 250 | ZAR 410 |
| Double-Entry Visa | ZAR 380 | ZAR 610 |
| Multi-Entry Visa Valid for 6 Months | ZAR 500 | ZAR 820 |
| Multi-Entry Visa Valid for 12 Months | ZAR 750 | ZAR 1,220 |
| Hong Kong Visa / Hong Kong Entry Permit | ZAR 250 | ZAR 250 |
1. Diplomatic/Courtesy/Service Visa is free of charge.
2. If South African Citizens enter Hong Kong for a short tour or business and stay in Hong Kong for not more than 30 days, they needn't apply for a Hong Kong Visa or Hong Kong Entry Permit.
3. South African Citizens are exempt from Macao visa.
2. Expedited Service Fee per Person
It usually takes four workdays for processing visa applications. However, additional amount of money will be charged if you want to pick up your visa as soon as possible.
| 2 working days processing | ZAR 250 |
| 3 working days processing | ZAR 170 |
Please contact Embassy of South Africa in China if South Africans have problems there. 
Related China Embassies in Africa: China Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan
China Embassy in Tanzania
China Embassy in Lome, Togo
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Travelers' Voices on China Embassy in South Africa
1.
Oct. 23,2009 05:42 Reply
Ms.Ziyanda(Swaziland) said:
I am Swaziland student studying in Austria, Europe. Im going on a class excursion in june next year and would like information on all the visas i need to obtain for my trip. The places ill be visiting are Shanghai, Macau, Beijing and Hong Kong. Please let me know if it would be easier applying for a visa here in Austria or is better in Swaziland/South Africa?????
Thank you
Oct. 23,2009 20:15
Mr.Joseph replied:
It will be easier for you to apply for the visa in Swaziland. As for the visas, may I know your itinerary first?
2.
Jan. 21,2009 04:16 Reply
Mr.Putter(South Africa) said:
What Documents do i need for a 1 year working visa in china? Nanjing to be precise. And what process do I follow? thank you
Paul Putter
putter.paul@yahoo.com
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Jan. 26,2009 06:39
Mr.Hodges(S.A) replied:
Hi there
I have just obtained my work permit for a position in China. I needed to get the company I am to work for to apply for my work permit and invitation letter from the government in China. This was quite an easy process but I presume thats if you have a job offer.
Hope this is of some help.
Oct. 14,2009 03:31
Ms.mercy(senegal) replied:
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3.
Sep. 29,2009 02:15 Reply
Ms.Patience(Swaziland) said:
Good day to you!
We are a Swazi based company.We need to go to the China shows to check the large machinery.We tried all the China Consulates for help but no one is willing to help.When checking the Canton fair Website we could see the dates and venues but we need someone to help us on the visit.Please help us at your soonest possible time.
Regards,
Patience
Sep. 29,2009 04:32
Mr.Chris replied:
I'm afraid only the china emabssy in South Africa can help you, since you need to apply visa from them.
4.
Sep. 16,2009 10:38 Reply
Mr.Mohale(South) said:
Good day, We are planning a group tour of Mainland China all travelling on South African passports. We are christians and would like to get confirmation that your country does not allow us carrying our Bible's with? Would we be allowed to pray to our Jesus Christ in your country? If Christianity is not allowed to be practised in your country then what do you say to the scripture that Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord? Awaitng to hear from you as our final arrangements largely depend on your country's attitude to Christianity.
Sep. 16,2009 22:03
Mr.Rich replied:
Only the china embassy in South Africa can give the exact answer.
Ambassador: Mr. Zhong Jianhua
Address: 965 Church Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, South Africa
Tel: 27-12-3424194
Fax: 27-12-3424154
Email: reception@chinese-embassy.org.za
Website: http://www.chinese-embassy.org.za/eng/
Sep. 28,2009 04:04
Ms.Sandra(China) replied:
Mr. Mohale, I don't think Christianity is forbidden in China. Actually, there is quite an active Christian community in China. I have been to an event in May (holy month) at a catholic church in Sheshan (near Shanghai).
Also, nobody forbids taking bibles. So I am sure you can safely travel to China. Obviously respect is asked towards people who don't believe - just as much as you ask to be respected for your strong belief in a Christian god.
5.
Sep. 26,2009 19:26 Reply
Mr.TEBOGO(South africa) said:
Hi. Im a South African. I would like to go hong kong several times a year to shop. Please advise on the visa process etc.
Sep. 27,2009 03:48
Ms.Eve replied:
South African passport holders are exempt from Hong Kong visas if their stay is not exceeding 30 days.
6.
Sep. 20,2009 05:16 Reply
Mrs.Bhebhe(South Africa) said:
I am A Zimbabwean .Living in working in south africa on my hubands work permit .I would like to visit China for the first time .I want to pass through Hong Kong and spend two days there.Please advice me on the procedures I should take as far as VIsAs are concerned .
Thank you in advance
Sep. 21,2009 20:43
Ms.Eva(China) replied:
You don't need a visa to Hong Kong, Zimbabweans are exempt from a visa to HK for up to 90 days. Now, I'm afriad you can't get a China visa in South Africa, I hear that applicants should apply for visa to China in their own country because of the 60th anniversary of China, at the end of October, I think you can apply for China visa in South Africa with the work permit of South Africa.
7.
Aug. 21,2009 00:12 Reply
Ms.Anna(Korea) said:
I am a South-African National currently working as an English Teacher in Korea.
My sister and I are planning a weekend trip to China in November. Do we need a Visa to enter China? Can you please assist us in this matter.
Aug. 21,2009 02:53
Ms.Darcy replied:
You do need a visa to China, and you can apply for the visa from the China embassy in Korea.
8.
Aug. 18,2009 11:06 Reply
Mr.Adriaan said:
Hi
I am a South African citizen. I am currently awaiting my new permanent passport since the old one expired. I am in posession of temporary passport that is valid for one year while I await my new permanent one. I need to travel to Beijing and Hong Kong. Can I use my temporary passport if I have not yet received my permanent one by the time that I am due to travel? Rgds A
Aug. 18,2009 20:36
Mr.Christopher replied:
Confirm this with the China embassy in South Africa.
9.
Aug. 17,2009 11:21 Reply
Mr.strover(south africa) said:
I am a south African with a valid passport . I will be travelling to Hong Hong and then to visit a friend in Macoa for weeks only via the ferry . I do not plan to go anywhere else except back to Hong Kong and home .
Do I need to apply for a visa ?
Thanks
Aug. 17,2009 21:36
Ms.Amy replied:
South African passport holders are free of visa to Hong Kong and macau for 30 days.
10.
Aug. 13,2009 11:20 Reply
Mr.Elton Collins(South Africa) said:
I have been offered a job in Mainland China (Dalian, Shanghai, Beijing) as a musician. Do they still aloow south africans to work there, as i heard a rumour that they done. I am in Abu Dhabi now and just want to make sure. Thank you
Aug. 15,2009 03:17
Mr.Mark replied:
If you can provide all the documents required for work visa application, you can still work in China.