Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of South Africa

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

Travelers' Voices on China Embassy in South Africa

1.

Jan. 5,2010 22:09 Reply

Ms.Snyman(South Africa ) said:

I am a South African with a South Africa Passport, my Chinese Visa expires in February and i need to get a new Chinese Visa. No where in China can I get a place to process my application because I'm from South Africa and the only place that can assist charge RMB 25 000 for a year. Am I able to come and apply in South Africa and what are the chances to get one there? Thanks in regards

Jan. 10,2010 20:32
Mr.James replied:

You can apply for a new Chinese visa in the Exit & Enter Department of local Public Security Bureau in China.

2.

Dec. 12,2009 10:25 Reply

Mr.Sabin(DRCongo) said:

Hi!
Is it possible for us to come and get the Visa in South for China? we are a group of 4 people attending a training in Shenzen. and as we don't have to wait so long to get Visa in DRC since time isn't on our side! if yes what are the requirements?

Dec. 14,2009 02:45
Mr.Helper replied:

You can't get a Chinese visa in South Africa, recently, there are much difficulties in getting Chinese visa in a third country.

3.

Dec. 2,2009 09:15 Reply

Mr.Adlai(South) said:

I was deported from Korea because I took a Korean school to court, and given a 5 year ban from entering the country. That five years has now elapsed.I would like to work in China. Will I have a problem?

Dec. 6,2009 03:37
Mr.Kevin replied:

If you can find a work in China and get the work visa, you won't have a problem.

4.

Dec. 1,2009 01:29 Reply

Ms.Natasja vd Merwe(South Africa) said:

My brother is currently in China and his Visa has expired. His ticket is booked for Wednesday but they won't let him into Hong Kong. His got the money to pay the fine, but they refuse him. He's even offered to be deported but they deny him entry into Hong Kong in order to leave the country and come back home. This is very urgent. PLEASE HELP

Dec. 1,2009 04:48
Mr.Helper replied:

I'm afriad that your brother has to leave China and return to his home country. Hong Kong is also the territory of China as a special administrative region. Overstaying violate the Chinese law.

5.

Nov. 26,2009 06:05 Reply

Mr.ismail(south africa) said:

hi i would like to stay in china for a a few months can i apply
for a 1 year visa from the embassy in South africa.

Nov. 27,2009 04:55
Mr.Christopher replied:

You can, if yo could provide all of the necessary documents.

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