The Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Johannesburg and the two visa offices in Durban and Cape Town will be closed on April 27th (Freedom Day), May 1st (Labor Day), and May 4th, 2026. Please note the visa collection date on your Pickup Form.
Please note that a peak visa application period typically follows the holiday season. Waiting times for submitting and collecting visas will be longer than usual during this time. Therefore, we recommend that you plan your trip accordingly to avoid peak periods.
Chinese Visa Application Service Centre
April 24th, 2026