Do China Citizens Need a Visa for South Africa?
E-Visa
Visa Status
E-Visa
Duration of Stay
90 days
Notes
ℹ️ With ETA, Chinese passport holders may enter via O. R. Tambo International Airport or Cape Town Airport for stays up to 90 days.
ℹ️ ETA is valid for 1 year, multi-entry, with each stay up to 90 days.
ℹ️ ETA issuance is usually within an hour.
ℹ️ In addition to ETA, e-Visa is also available.
Quick Facts
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Capital
Pretoria
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Currency
ZAR - South African rand
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Languages
Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sesotho, siSwati, Setswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
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Calling Code
+27
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Timezone
UTC+02:00
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Driving Side
Left
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Population
63.1M
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Area
1,221,037 km²
Frequently Asked Questions
Do China citizens need a visa for South Africa?
China citizens need a visa to visit South Africa. The current status is: E-Visa. Duration of stay: 90 days. With ETA, Chinese passport holders may enter via O. R. Tambo International Airport or Cape Town Airport for stays up to 90 days.
ETA is valid for 1 year, multi-entry, with each stay up to 90 days.
ETA issuance is usually within an hour.
In addition to ETA, e-Visa is also available.
How long can China citizens stay in South Africa?
China citizens can stay in South Africa for 90 days.