China Embassy in South Africa
Visa Application Form of PRC
Ambassador: Mr. Chen Xiaodong
Address: 972 Pretorius Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, South Africa
Tel: +27-12-4316514
Fax: +27-12-4316590
Website: http://za.china-embassy.org/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: nfLssf@163.com
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)
South Africans
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.
2021 Public Holidays of the Embassy
Festival | Date | Day |
---|---|---|
New Year's Day | January 1 | Friday |
Chinese New Year | February 11 - 17 | Thursday - Wednesday |
Qingming Festival | April 5 | Monday |
International Labor Day | May 3 - 5 | Monday - Wednesday |
Dragon Boat Festival | June 14 | Monday |
Mid-Autumn Festival | September 20 - 21 | Monday - Tuesday |
Chinese National Day | October 1 - 7 | Friday - Thursday |




















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