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Ambassador: Mr. Zhong Jianhua
Address: 972 Pretorius Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, South Africa
Tel: +27-12-4316500
Fax: +27-12-3424244
Email: reception@chinese-embassy.org.za
Website: http://www.chinese-embassy.org.za/eng/
Consular Office
Address: 255 Athlone Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, South Africa
Tel: +27-12-4316537
Tel for Consular Assistance: +27-0785857708, 0732777190
Office Hours: 08:30-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Email: visa@chinese-embassy.org.za
Consular Districts of Chinese Consulates in South Africa
| Consulate General | Consular Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Embassy of China in Pretoria | Pretoria Region, North West Province, Limpopo Province, Mpumalanga Province, the Kingdom of Swaziland |
| 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) |
Fees for Applying Chinese Visa
From 3rd May 2010, China Embassy in Pretoria has not accepted cash payment for visa/passport/notarization/authentification fees. Applicants are required to do deposit or bank transfer into the account of China embassy in FNB. For collection, applicants are required to present the Pick-up Form and Deposit Receipt.
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 stay in Hong Kong for not more than 30 days, they don't need to apply for Hong Kong Visa or Hong Kong Entry Permit.
3. South African citizens are exempt from a visa to Macau for up to 30 days.
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 |
| Festival | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 2 | Monday |
| Spring Festival | January 23, 24 | Monday, Tuesday |
| Human Rights Day | March 21 | Wednesday |
| Qingming Festival | April 4 | Wednesday |
| Freedom Day | April 27 | Friday |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Tuesday |
| Heritage Day | September 24 | Monday |
| Chinese National Day | October 1 - 3 | Monday - Wednesday |
| Day of Reconciliation | December 17 | Monday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 26 | Tuesday, Wednesday |
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