In order to further improve the efficiency of visa processing and enhance people-to-people exchanges between China and South Africa, as of 20 November 2023, applicants are allowed to submit their visa applications directly to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centers in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town without appointment during working hours.

To ensure smooth application, please kindly be noted that:

1. Please log into the website of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center（https://www.visaforchina.cn/globle/）and choose the relevant Visa Center, complete the online application form fully and accurately. Then print the whole form in advance of the on-site submission. Applicants are required to leave signatures on the confirmation page and the last page of the application form.

2. Applicants are also required to submit the applicaiton form and the relevant documents to the Visa Center on site. The processing time and visa fees remain unchanged. Meanwhile, applicants can still apply for Express or Urgent service and pay accordingly.

3. Considering that there might be a large number of applications during peak hours, applicants are advised to make reasonable arrangements and submit the documents off-peak based on the needs.

For specific address, working hours and contact details of Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Johannesburg, Durban or Cape Town, please refer to https://www.visaforchina.cn/JNB2_EN/aboutus/275932.shtml.

Embassy of the P.R. China in South Africa

November 9th, 2023