Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town
Consulate General 
China Cape Town, South Africa
- Address
- 25 Rhodes Ave. Newlands, Cape Town
- Phone
- +27-21-6740597
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
The exact position is not on record yet: the map shows the town.
Head of mission: Ren Faqiang
Sources: Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 9 November 2026
The Chinese consulate general in Cape Town is at 25 Rhodes Ave. Newlands, Cape Town; China’s embassy is in Pretoria. China requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in China
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New Year's Day
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Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
China visa for South African citizens
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China requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for China.
China’s other missions in South Africa
- Embassy of China in Pretoria
Pretorius Street 927, 0083 Arcadia
- Consulate General of China in Johannesburg
25，CLEVELAND ROAD， SANDHURST，SANDTON JOHANNESBRURG，REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg
- Consulate General of China in Durban
45 Stirling Crescent, Durban North, Durban 4051
All missions of China in South Africa (4)
The Chinese embassy is in Pretoria. Besides the Chinese consulate general in Cape Town, China has 3 other missions in South Africa. Consulates: Johannesburg and Durban. South Africa in turn has 2 missions in China, its embassy being in Beijing.
Good to know
About the Chinese consulate general in Cape Town
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of China in Cape Town. It is headed by Ren Faqiang, according to the records. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: 25 Rhodes Ave. Newlands, Cape Town. The record for the Chinese consulate general in Cape Town includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.
Chinese citizens travelling to South Africa
Chinese citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
When the Chinese consulate general in Cape Town is closed
Expect the Chinese consulate general in Cape Town to be shut on Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, a holiday in China.
Before visiting the Chinese consulate general in Cape Town
Current procedures for the Chinese consulate general in Cape Town, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town?
The Chinese consulate general in Cape Town is at 25 Rhodes Ave. Newlands, Cape Town.
When is the Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town closed?
The Chinese consulate general in Cape Town closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of China.
Do South African citizens need a visa for China?
China requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Chinese embassy in South Africa?
The Chinese embassy is in Pretoria; the Chinese consulate general in Cape Town is one of 4 missions of China in South Africa.
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