- Address
- 5 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, Beijing
- Phone
- +86 10 8532 0000
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
- Head of mission
- D B Letsatsi-Duba
South Africa
China
South African Embassy & Consulates in China
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
In China, South Africa has an embassy in Beijing and a consulate general in Shanghai. Chinese citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
South African Embassy in Beijing
South Africa has its embassy in Beijing, the capital; the address on record is 5 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, Beijing. The head of mission on record is D B Letsatsi-Duba. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South African consulates in China
- Consulate General of South Africa in Shanghai
27th Floor, Room 2705/5, 222 Yan An Road East, Shanghai, 200002
South Africa also has a consulate general in Shanghai; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
South Africa visa for Chinese citizens
ChinaSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa visa for citizens of China
South AfricaChina Visa required China visa for citizens of South Africa
South Africa visa requirements for citizens of China
- Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and e-Visa
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- 6 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
South Africa requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of South Africa, not at the South African embassy.
China’s missions in South Africa
Missions of China in South Africa (4)
In return, China has 4 missions in South Africa, including its embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in China
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; 2 of them are in China.
Travel to China for South African citizens
China requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In China, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When South African missions in China are closed
South African missions in China close on China’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) on Saturday 6 February 2027 and Labour Day on Saturday 1 May 2027, and usually on some holidays of South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in China?
The South African embassy is in Beijing, at 5 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
Does South Africa have consulates in China?
Yes, South Africa has a consulate general in Shanghai.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for China?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Does China have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, China has its embassy in Pretoria, along with 3 other missions in South Africa.