China News Service, July 7th. According to the WeChat public account of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, according to the current epidemic situation and relevant domestic epidemic prevention requirements, in order to restore the exchanges between Chinese and foreign personnel in an orderly manner, the following adjustments are made to the application of visas to China by those in South Africa:
1. Those who come to China for long-term work and short-term visits in economy, trade, education, science and technology (applicants for M, F, and Z visas) can apply for the corresponding types of visas according to the pre-epidemic routine materials (see Chinese Visa Application in Johannesburg for details). Service Centre website), no need to submit a visa invitation letter (PU or TE).
Foreign family members (including spouses, parents, children under the age of 18, parents-in-law, adult children and their spouses who really need to go to China) of the person concerned can apply for a residence or family visit visa in China with proof of kinship. Submit a visa invitation letter (PU or TE).
2. Foreign family members (including spouses, parents, parents-in-law, children, spouses of children, siblings, grandparents, grandparents, grandchildren, grandchildren) of Chinese citizens or foreigners with permanent residency status in Mainland China may Apply for a visa of the corresponding type to go to China for reunion or visit relatives with the proof of kinship and other materials.
3. Matters needing attention
(1) Applicants for the above types of visas are required to fill in the forms online in advance through the website of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Johannesburg, and submit application materials to the center at the appointed time after making an appointment. Applications that fail to fill in the forms online and make an appointment will not be accepted.
Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Johannesburg
Address: 14th Floor, Sandton City Office Tower, 5th Street, Sandton, 2196
Website: www.visaforchina.org
Tel: 0027-11-5059300
Email: johannesburgcenter@visaforchina.org
(2) When applying for the above-mentioned visas, the full-process vaccination certificate of the vaccine approved by China or the World Health Organization for marketing or emergency use shall be submitted.
(3) For diplomatic and official visas, please consult the Chinese embassy and consulate in South Africa for submission.
For other types of visa applications and entry of persons with valid residence permits, please consult the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Johannesburg.
(4) Relevant personnel must apply for a declaration of health status according to the requirements of the embassy and consulate in South Africa before going to China (see the website of the Chinese embassy and consulate in South Africa for details).