Embassy of P.R.China in the Republic of South Africa
Visa Application Form of PRC
Ambassador: Mr. Tian Xuejun
Address: 972 Pretorius Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, South Africa
Tel: +27-12-4316514
Fax: +27-12-4316590
Email: reception@chinese-embassy.org.za
Website: http://www.chinese-embassy.org.za/eng/
Consular Office
Address: 255 Athlone Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
Tel: +27-12-4316537
Fax: +27-12-4307620
Tel for Consular Assistance: +27-0785857708
Office Hours: 08:30-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Email: visa@chinese-embassy.org.za 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)
From March 18, 2015, the Center is responsible for receiving applications of ordinary passport holders for visiting mainland PRC. Postal service for applications is currently not available. Online appointment is not mandatory but strongly recommended.
Meanwhile, the Consular Section of the Embassy will only receive applications from diplomatic or (official) service passport holders and Hong Kong/Macao visa applicants. The Consular Section of the Embassy will not accept application sent by post.
Detailed Information for CVASC:
Address: 14th Floor, Sandton City Office Tower, Corner Rivonia Road & 5th Street, Sandhurst Ext3. Santon 2196 Johannesburg, RSA
Tel: +27-878086180
Fax: +45-866474899
Email: johannesburgcenter@visaforchina.org
Business Hours: Monday - Friday
Submission: 09:00 -15:00 (rush applications should be submitted before 11:30 am.)
Collection and Payment: 09:00 -16:00 (rush applications should be picked up after 11:00 am. on the next day) Fees
1. Regular Fee per Person
| Types | South African Citizens | US Citizens | Canadian Citizens | Citizens of Other Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Entry with 3-month Validity | ZAR 400 | ZAR 1,500 | ZAR 950 | ZAR 400 |
| Double-Entry with 6-month Validity | ZAR 500 | ZAR 1,500 | ZAR 950 | ZAR 600 |
| Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity | ZAR 700 | ZAR 1,500 | ZAR 950 | ZAR 800 |
| Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity | ZAR 900 | ZAR 1,500 | ZAR 950 | ZAR 1,200 |
2. Expedited Fee per Person
The regular processing time is 4 working days. For urgent cases, the expedited service is available. And all applicants should pay additional fees as following:
| Express Service (3 working days processing) | ZAR 300 |
| Rush Service (next working day processing) | ZAR 450 |
3. Application Service Fees by CVASC
| Regular Service (4 working day processing) | ZAR 400 |
| Express Service (3 working days processing) | ZAR 600 |
| Rush Service (next working day processing) | ZAR 750 |
Notes:
1. The total amount of the fees to be paid by an applicant to the Center = visa fees + application service fees.
2. Pay at the Center when collecting passports. 2016 Public Holidays of the Embassy
| Festival | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Friday |
| Chinese New Year | February 8 - 10 | Monday - Wednesday |
| Chinese Tomb Sweeping Day | April 4 | Monday |
| International Labor Day | May 2 | Monday |
| Dragon Boat Festival | June 10 | Friday |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | September 16 | Friday |
| Chinese National Day | October 3 - 5 | Monday - Wednesday |
Please contact Embassy of South Africa in China if South Africans have problems there.
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