Chinese Embassy in South Africa
Ambassador: Mr. Chen Xiaodong
Address: 225 Athlone Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, South Africa
Website: http://za.china-embassy.org/eng/
Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in South Africa
Tel: +27-12-4316537 08:00 - 12:00 from Mon. - Fri. except public holidays.
Fax: +27-12-4307620
Email:
Office Hours: 09:00-11:30 on Tuesday and Thursday (except holidays)
Email: pretoria@csm.mfa.gov.cn
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. The Consular Section of the Embassy will not accept applications sent by post.
The CVASC in Johannesburg
Address: 14th Floor, Sandton City Office Tower, Corner Rivonia Road & 5th Street, Sandhurst Ext3. Sandton 2196 Johannesburg, RSA
Business Hours: Working days, Closed on Public Holidays.
Submission of applications: 9:00 - 15:00
Collection: 9:00 - 16:00
Tel: 27 11 5059300
Fax: 27 86 6474899
E-mail: johannesburgcenter@visaforchina.org
The CVASC in Durban
Address: 45 Zenith Drive,Umhlanga New Town Center, Durban
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 to 12:30, Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Tel: 27 87 8020460
Fax: 27 31 5664694
E-mail: durban@visaforchina.org
The CVASC in Cape Town
Address: The 2nd floor of West Office Building,Canal Walk, RSA
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 to 12:30, Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Tel: 27 87 808 5507
Fax: 27 86 589 3248
E-mail: capetown@visaforchina.org
Visa Fees (ZAR)
South Africans
| Types | Regular | Express |
|---|---|---|
| Single Entry | 300 | 600 |
| Double Entry | 375 | 675 |
| 6-month Multi-Entry | 525 | 825 |
| 12-month Multi-Entry | 675 | 975 |
US citizens
| Types | Regular | Express |
|---|---|---|
| Single / Double / Multiple Entries | 2,470 | 2,770 |
Canadians
| Types | Regular | Express |
|---|---|---|
| Single / Double / Multiple Entries | 530 | 830 |
Citizens of Other Countries
| Types | Regular | Express |
|---|---|---|
| Single Entry | 300 | 600 |
| Double Entry | 450 | 750 |
| 6-month Multi-Entry | 600 | 900 |
| 12-month Multi-Entry | 900 | 1,200 |
Application Service Fees of the CVASC
| Services | Fees |
|---|---|
| Regular Service | 720 |
| Express Service | 1,060 |
Note:
1. Regular service takes 4 working days; express service takes 3 working days.
2. Debit Card, Credit Card and account transfer are acceptable.
2025 Public Holidays of the Embassy
| Festival | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan. 1 | Wednesday |
| Chinese New Year | Jan. 28 - 31 | Tuesday - Friday |
| Qingming Festival | April 4 | Friday |
| International Labor Day | May 1-2 | Tuesday - Friday |
| Dragon Boat Festival | June 2 | Monday |
| Chinese National Day | October 1 - 3 | Wednesday - Friday |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | October 6 | Monday |
Please contact Embassy of South Africa in China if South Africans have problems there.
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