The Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Johannesburg and the two visa offices in Durban andCape Townwill be closedon 1st May 2024 for Workers Day.Please be kindly reminded your collection date will be postponed. Please note that usually the peak days will start right after the holiday and las

China will grant a visa-free policy to Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg from March 14 to Nov 30. Ordinary passport holders from the above countries can enter China without a visa for up to 15 days for business, tourism, family visit, and transit purpose.

1 Jan (Mon) New Year's Day 12 Feb (Mon)/13 Feb (Tue) /14 Feb (Wed) Chinese Spring Festival 21 Mar (Thu) Human Rights Day 29 Mar (Fri) Good Friday 1 Apr (Mon)

Before December 31, 2024 (inclusive), the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg will continue to exempt applicants for one- or two-entry business, tourism, family visit, transit, and crew visas who meet the application conditions from taking fingerprints . Chinese Visa Application

In order to further facilitate people-to-people exchanges between China and South Africa, as of 20 November 2023, applicants may submit their visa applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centers in Johannesburg, Durban or Cape Town without appointment during working hours. To ensure smo