Do South Africa Citizens Need a Visa for China?
Visa Required
Visa Status
Visa Required
Notes
ℹ️ 24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China, allows domestic travel through different airports.
ℹ️ 5-day Shenzhen Visa on Arrival available at the Shenzhen border if travelling from Hong Kong or Macao. Visa holders must stay within the Shenzhen City and surrounds, not travel to other cities and leave at the end of the 5 day permission. Travelling to Guangzhou would be in violation of the conditions.
Quick Facts
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Capital
Beijing
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Currency
CNY - Chinese yuan
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Languages
中文
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Calling Code
+86
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Timezone
UTC+08:00
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Driving Side
Right
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Population
1.4B
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Area
9,706,961 km²
Frequently Asked Questions
Do South Africa citizens need a visa for China?
South Africa citizens need a visa to visit China. The current status is: Visa Required. 24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China, allows domestic travel through different airports.
5-day Shenzhen Visa on Arrival available at the Shenzhen border if travelling from Hong Kong or Macao. Visa holders must stay within the Shenzhen City and surrounds, not travel to other cities and leave at the end of the 5 day permission. Travelling to Guangzhou would be in violation of the conditions.
How long can South Africa citizens stay in China?
Please check with the China embassy for specific duration limits.