China Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
China Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Consulate General of China in Cape Town, South Africa
Consulate General of China in Durban, South Africa
China Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following South African and Chinese holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Double Ninth Festival | Wednesday, October 29 | 0 minutes |
| All Saints' Day | Saturday, November 01 | 2 days, 1 hour |
| Journalists' Day | Saturday, November 08 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Day of Goodwill | Friday, December 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 months |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 months |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
China currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for China?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into China. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of China in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in South Africa?
The Chinese representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Chinese holidays in 2025/2024:
- Double Ninth Festival (CN) Wed, Oct 29, 2025 (0 minutes)
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Time in China vs South Africa
Beijing, China time is 6:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa