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Embassy of South Africa in Beijing, China

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Embassy of South Africa in Beijing, China, located at No. 5 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Africa, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    No. 5 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
    Beijing 100600
    China

  • Telephone

    +86 10 8532 0000

  • Emergency Phone

    (+86) 135 0105 9041

  • Fax

    +86 10 6532 0177, +86 10 6532 7319, +86 10 6532 0180

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 12:45 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 12:45 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 12:45 PM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 12:45 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 12:45 PM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Beijing: 5:33 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at No. 5 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, the embassy provides easy access to nearby areas. Use the map below for detailed directions and points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of South Africa in Beijing, China

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • Dragon Boat Festival: June 19 Flag of China
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • Heritage Day: September 24 Flag of South Africa

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of South Africa in Beijing, China:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Chinese passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter South Africa.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to South Africa without a visa. The most common types of South Africa visas are the following.

  • Business visa
  • Work visa
  • Tourist visa
  • Study visas
  • Exchange visa
  • Relative’s visa
  • Medical treatment visa
  • Corporate visa

Head of Mission

Dr Siyabonga C Cwele, Ambassador

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Visa Services

South African embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit South Africa for tourism, work, study, business, or other purposes. They provide information on visa requirements, application procedures, and fees.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in China

Besides Embassy of South Africa in Beijing, China, South Africa also has 1 representation in the following city of China:


View All Diplomatic Missions of South Africa in China

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

China in South Africa

China has 4 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 18 October 2025 at 02:03 PM (EST).

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