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Consulate General of South Africa in Shanghai, China

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Consulate General of South Africa in Shanghai, China, located at 27th Floor, Room 2705/5, 222 Yan An Road East. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    27th Floor, Room 2705/5, 222 Yan An Road East
    Shanghai 200002
    China

  • Telephone

    +86 21 5359 4977

  • Emergency Phone

    +86 1381-786-2180

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

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

    🕒 Current time in Shanghai: 5:46 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Shandong.

Location Map

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Location map of the Consulate General of South Africa in Shanghai, China

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General 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

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

PJ Tsipa, Consul General

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Additional Missions in China

Besides Consulate General of South Africa in Shanghai, China, South Africa also has 1 representation in the following city of China:


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This page was last edited on 03 February 2026 at 05:46 AM (EST).

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