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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in China
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
South Africa Embassy in Beijing, China
No. 5 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, 100600 Beijing
Phone: +86 10 8532 0000
Working hours: Close now
South Africa Consulate General in Shanghai, China
222 Yan An Road East , 27Th Floor, Room 2705/5 Shanghai 200002 China
Phone: +86 21 5359 4977
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Chinese and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Festival Eve | Monday, February 16 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Wednesday, February 18 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Thursday, February 19 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Friday, February 20 | 3 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Saturday, February 21 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Sunday, February 22 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Lantern Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Arbor Day | Thursday, March 12 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Zhonghe Festival | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in China?
South Africa currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in China including Beijing and Shanghai.
2 - Do Chinese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Chinese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into South Africa. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of South Africa in China for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in China?
The South African representative offices in China will be closed in observance of the following Chinese and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Spring Festival Eve (CN) Mon, Feb 16, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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