Chinese Consulate General in Durban
Consulate General 
China Durban, South Africa
- Address
- 45 Stirling Crescent, Durban North, Durban 4051
- Phone
- +27-31-5634534
- Fax
- +27-31-5634827
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: Li Zhigong
Sources: Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 9 November 2026
China’s consulate general in Durban has its offices at 45 Stirling Crescent, Durban North, Durban 4051, while China’s embassy is in Pretoria. South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
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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South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China. 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 Cape Town
25 Rhodes Ave. Newlands, Cape Town
All missions of China in South Africa (4)
For matters it cannot handle, the Chinese embassy in Pretoria is responsible. Besides the Chinese consulate general in Durban, China has 3 other missions in South Africa. Consulates: Johannesburg and Cape Town. South Africa in turn has 2 missions in China, its embassy being in Beijing.
Good to know
About the Chinese consulate general in Durban
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of China in Durban. The head of mission on record is Li Zhigong. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: 45 Stirling Crescent, Durban North, Durban 4051. The record for the Chinese consulate general in Durban includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number 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 an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
When the Chinese consulate general in Durban is closed
The Chinese consulate general in Durban closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of China such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Before visiting the Chinese consulate general in Durban
Current procedures for the Chinese consulate general in Durban, 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 Durban?
The Chinese consulate general in Durban is at 45 Stirling Crescent, Durban North, Durban 4051.
When is the Chinese Consulate General in Durban closed?
The Chinese consulate general in Durban 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?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in South Africa?
The Chinese embassy is in Pretoria; the Chinese consulate general in Durban is one of 4 missions of China in South Africa.
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