The Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Johannesburg resume a controlled and phased service from 9th October 2020. Please click Downloads for updated document requirements. According to current visa policy, visa approval time will be extended, and collection time will be informed when submit application at counter. 
As from 1st August 2020, all applicants are required to log on to the official website of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (www.visaforchina.org), to fill out the E-form and make appointment online.

Please be informed that the Chinese Embassy, Consulates-General as well as Chinese Visa Application Service Centre are all closed at the moment due to the COVID-19.