- Address
- Pretorius Street 927, 0083 Arcadia
- Phone
- +27 12 4316500
- Website
- za.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Wu Peng
China
South Africa
Chinese Embassy & Consulates in South Africa
- 1 embassy
- 3 consulates general
China is represented in South Africa by 4 missions: an embassy in Pretoria and 3 consulates general in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Chinese Embassy in Pretoria
China has its embassy in Pretoria, the capital; the address on record is Pretorius Street 927, 0083 Arcadia. The head of mission on record is Wu Peng. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Chinese consulates in South Africa
- 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
- Consulate General of China in Cape Town
25 Rhodes Ave. Newlands, Cape Town
China also has 3 consulates general in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
China visa for South African citizens
South AfricaChina Visa required China visa for citizens of South Africa
ChinaSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa visa for citizens of China
China visa requirements for citizens of South Africa
- L visa (tourism)
- M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
- G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
- X1 / X2 visa (study)
- Fee: TRY 1,225
- 12 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
South African citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel. Applicants in South Africa turn to the Chinese embassy in Pretoria or one of the consulates in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
South Africa’s missions in China
Missions of South Africa in China (2)
In return, South Africa has 2 missions in China, including its embassy in Beijing.
Good to know
China in South Africa
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; 4 of them are in South Africa.
Travel to South Africa for Chinese citizens
South Africa requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In South Africa, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Chinese missions in South Africa are closed
Chinese missions in South Africa close on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in South Africa?
The Chinese embassy is in Pretoria, at Pretorius Street 927, 0083 Arcadia.
Does China have consulates in South Africa?
Yes, China has 3 consulates general in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
Do South African citizens need a visa for China?
China requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
Does South Africa have an embassy in China?
Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Beijing, along with 1 other mission in China.