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 of Chinese Embassy in South Africa
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)
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 11 5059300
Fax: +27 86 6474899
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)
Visa Fees (ZAR)
| Types | Regular | Express | Rush |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-month Single Entry | 800 | 1,300 | 1,600 |
| 6-month Double Entry | 900 | 1,400 | 1,700 |
| 6-month Multi-Entry | 1,100 | 1,600 | 1,900 |
| 12-month Multi-Entry | 1,300 | 1,800 | 2,100 |
US citizens
| Types | Regular | Express | Rush |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single / Double / Multiple Entries | 1,900 | 2,400 | 2,700 |
Canadians
| Types | Regular | Express | Rush |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single / Double / Multiple Entries | 1,350 | 1,850 | 2,150 |
Citizens of Other Countries
| Types | Regular | Express | Rush |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-month Single Entry | 800 | 1,300 | 1,600 |
| 6-month Double Entry | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,800 |
| 6-month Multi-Entry | 1,200 | 1,700 | 2,000 |
| 12-month Multi-Entry | 1,600 | 2,100 | 2,400 |
Note:
1. Regular service takes 4 working days; express service takes 3 working days; rush service takes 2 working days.
2. Debit Card, Credit Card and cash are acceptable.
3. Service option provided by Durban Satellite Office: The processing time is usually 6 working days. If you need a shorter processing time, please submit the application to Johannesburg Visa Application Centre.
2017 Public Holidays of the Embassy
| Festival | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 2 | Monday |
| Chinese New Year | January 27 - 31 | Friday - Tuesday |
| Chinese Tomb Sweeping Day | April 3 | Monday |
| International Labor Day | May 1 | Monday |
| Dragon Boat Festival | May 29 | Monday |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | October 4 | Wednesday |
| Chinese National Day | October 2 - 5 | Monday - Thursday |
Please contact Embassy of South Africa in China if South Africans have problems there.
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