South African visa for Chinese citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Chinese citizens to enter South Africa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | South Africa e-visa for Chinese citizens | Eligible | |
Visa on arrival | South Africa visa on arrival for Chinese citizens | Not Available |
South Africa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Chinese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in South Africa.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from South Africa.
If you are looking for South Africa visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from China, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of South Africa nearest your place of residence.
- Beijing: The Embassy of South Africa in Beijing, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 24 minutes)
- Shanghai: The Consulate General of South Africa in Shanghai, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 24 minutes)
South Africa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Africa diplomatic mission offices to China for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from China traveling to South Africa from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (China) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 80,456 | N/A |
2009 | 85,537 | 6.32% |
2010 | 80,456 | -5.94% |
2011 | 87,231 | 8.42% |
2012 | 82,997 | -4.85% |
2013 | 88,925 | 7.14% |
2014 | 82,997 | -6.67% |
2015 | 88,078 | 6.12% |
2016 | 81,303 | -7.69% |
2017 | 84,691 | 4.17% |
2018 | 82,150 | -3.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
South Africa & China comparison
South Africa's area is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi), while the area of China is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi). This means China is 7.74 times bigger than South Africa.
As of April 2024, South Africa's population is ~62.3 million people - 1,399,431,932 fewer people than the population of China.
We have highlighted South Africa & China’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
South Africa | China | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 62,345,294 | 1,461,777,226 | 1.4 billion fewer people live in South Africa than China |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 124 | 276 | South Africa has 152 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with China. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 67 | 37 | South Africa passport holders can visit 30 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 197 | 344 | South African hosts 147 fewer foreign missions than China. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from China travel to South Africa in one year?
The number of visitors from China visiting South Africa in 2018 was approximately 82,150.
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