{"id":124386,"date":"2026-07-03T07:58:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T07:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/?page_id=124386"},"modified":"2026-08-12T06:41:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T06:41:45","slug":"china-visa-application","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/china-visa-application","title":{"rendered":"China Visa Application"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull flight-widget-cover gradient-fade lcp-element\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"480\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-124387 size-full\" alt=\"China Visa Application \" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/China-Visa-Application.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/China-Visa-Application.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/China-Visa-Application-540x135.webp 540w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/China-Visa-Application-980x245.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/China-Visa-Application-768x192.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/China-Visa-Application-1536x384.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#0a0a0b\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull cover-breadcrumbs-shadow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<div class=\"wwx-breadcrumbs-block wp-block-wwx-breadcrumbs\">\r\n    <div class=\"breadcrumbs\" >\r\n                    <span class=\"breadcrumbs__item\">\r\n                                    <a \r\n                        class=\"breadcrumb\" \r\n                        href=\"\/\" \r\n                                            >\r\n                        <span>Home<\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                                <meta content=\"1\">\r\n                                    <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\"> \/ <\/span>\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"breadcrumbs__item\">\r\n                                    <span \r\n                        class=\"breadcrumb breadcrumb--active breadcrumb--last\"\r\n                                            >\r\n                        <span> Travellers Guide<\/span>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                                <meta content=\"2\">\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px;--desktop-height:80px;--tablet-height:80px;--mobile-medium-height:40px;--mobile-small-height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grid-container  flight-widget-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left max-w-600\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">China Visa Application<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px;--desktop-height:70px;--tablet-height:70px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grid-container flight-widget gradient-top-border\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div id=\"flight-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px;--desktop-height:80px;--tablet-height:80px;--mobile-medium-height:35px;--mobile-small-height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"large wp-block-paragraph\">South African passport holders need a visa to enter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-china\">China<\/a>. Fortunately, here\u2019s some help on how, what, where and when to apply for your tourist visa. You can apply for a China visa through the Chinese Visa Application Service Centres (CVASC) in South Africa. Processing times vary. Standard applications are generally processed within a few working days once accepted, while express services may be available at an additional cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"d-flex flex-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"20px\" width=\"20px\" class=\"mr-5\" src=\"https:\/\/d24ndt2yiijez0.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/image\/asset\/13238\/ic_info_outline.svg\" alt=\"Competition duration\">Please note this process is applicable to South African passport holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;--desktop-height:30px;--tablet-height:30px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-20\">China Visa Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n<div \r\n    style=\"--header-color: primary-blue-1;--accordion-padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px;--accordion-border-radius: 12px;--accordion-spacing: 10px;--description-border-color: #000000\" class=\"toggle-one default arrow-icon accordion-component wp-block-wwx-accordions\" \r\n    data-wp-interactive=\"accordions\" >\r\n    \r\n<div \r\n    class=\"wp-block-wwx-accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-interactive=\"accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-context='{\"isOpen\":false}'  \r\n    data-wp-class--active=\"context.isOpen\" \r\n    data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.isOpenState\" >\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-title\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" > \r\n                 <h3 \r\n            class=\"accordion-title-text  \"\r\n             >\r\n            For both single and double-entry visas:        <\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"accordion-icon  \" style=\"\">\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-arrow\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" class=\"icon\"  version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M903.232 256l56.768 50.432L512 768 64 306.432 120.768 256 512 659.072z\" \/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-plus\">\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content   \"  >\r\n        \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visaforchina.org\/JNB_EN\/upload\/Attach\/mrbj\/275102.pdf\">Chinese Visa Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original passport, valid for 6 months with 4 blank pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A recently taken 48 x 33mm passport photo (full face, front view, bare head, and against a light background)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photocopy of the information page and extension page (if applicable) of your passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 Months bank statements showing sufficient and continuous flow of funds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotel reservations for the entire duration of your Chinese trip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirmed, return flight tickets (or cruise booking if entering by sea)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div \r\n    class=\"wp-block-wwx-accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-interactive=\"accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-context='{\"isOpen\":false}'  \r\n    data-wp-class--active=\"context.isOpen\" \r\n    data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.isOpenState\" >\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-title\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" > \r\n                 <h3 \r\n            class=\"accordion-title-text  \"\r\n             >\r\n            Minors (under 18):        <\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"accordion-icon  \" style=\"\">\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-arrow\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" class=\"icon\"  version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M903.232 256l56.768 50.432L512 768 64 306.432 120.768 256 512 659.072z\" \/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-plus\">\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content   \"  >\r\n        \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Original and photocopy of unabridged birth certificate of the applicant, or the affidavit from the parents indicating kinship issued by a local police station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photocopy of the parents\u2019 passports or ID cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notarized Parental Letter of Consent of the Affidavit from non-accompanying parents authorizing the travel. This letter or affidavit must contain the dates of travel and the parents\u2019 contact information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div> \r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;--desktop-height:30px;--tablet-height:30px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-20\">China visa fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The applicable visa fee and application service fee depend on the entry type and processing option selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom:25px\">\n    \n\n    <div style=\"width:72px;height:5px;margin-top:16px;border-radius:10px;background:#1BB3F5\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"width:100%;border:1px solid #EBEBEB;border-radius:12px\">\n    <table style=\"width:100%;min-width:760px;margin:0;border:0;border-spacing:0;border-collapse:collapse;background:#FFFFFF\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;background:#062231;color:#FFFFFF;text-align:left;font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">\n            Visa type\n          <\/th>\n\n          <th style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;background:#062231;color:#FFFFFF;text-align:left;font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">\n            Total fee per person\n            <span style=\"display:block;margin-top:4px;color:#B6ECFF;font-size:12px;font-weight:400\">\n              Tax excluded\n            <\/span>\n          <\/th>\n\n          <th style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;background:#062231;color:#FFFFFF;text-align:left;font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">\n            Visa fee charged by the Embassy\/Consulate\n            <span style=\"display:block;margin-top:4px;color:#B6ECFF;font-size:12px;font-weight:400\">\n              Tax excluded\n            <\/span>\n          <\/th>\n\n          <th style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;background:#062231;color:#FFFFFF;text-align:left;font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">\n            CVASC service fee\n            <span style=\"display:block;margin-top:4px;color:#B6ECFF;font-size:12px;font-weight:400\">\n              Tax included\n            <\/span>\n          <\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #EBEBEB;color:#062231;font-weight:700\">\n            Single-entry visa \u2013 Regular\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #EBEBEB;color:#3E186A;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap\">\n            ZAR 1 105\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #EBEBEB;white-space:nowrap; color:#062231\">\n            ZAR 300\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #EBEBEB;white-space:nowrap;color:#062231\">\n            ZAR 805\n          <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr style=\"background:#F4FBFE\">\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #EBEBEB;color:#062231;font-weight:700\">\n            Single-entry visa \u2013 Express\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #EBEBEB;color:#3E186A;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap\">\n            ZAR 1 773\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #EBEBEB;white-space:nowrap;color:#062231\">\n            ZAR 600\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #EBEBEB;white-space:nowrap;color:#062231\">\n            ZAR 1 173\n          <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #EBEBEB;color:#062231;font-weight:700\">\n            Double-entry visa \u2013 Regular\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #EBEBEB;color:#3E186A;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;\">\n            ZAR 1 180\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #EBEBEB;white-space:nowrap;color:#062231\">\n            ZAR 375\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #EBEBEB;white-space:nowrap;color:#062231\">\n            ZAR 805\n          <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr style=\"background:#F4FBFE\">\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;color:#062231;font-weight:700\">\n            Double-entry visa \u2013 Express\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;color:#3E186A;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap\">\n            ZAR 1 998\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;white-space:nowrap;color:#062231\">\n            ZAR 825\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:17px 18px;border:0;white-space:nowrap;color:#062231\">\n            ZAR 1 173\n          <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin:22px 0;padding:18px 22px;border:1px solid #B6ECFF;border-radius:12px;background:#ECF9FE;color:#062231;text-align:center;line-height:1.5\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#3E186A\">Total payable amount<\/strong>\n    = Visa fee + CVASC service fee\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:22px 24px;border-left:5px solid #1BB3F5;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;background:#ECF9FE\">\n    <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#062231;font-size:20px\">\n      Important fee information\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;color:#323232;line-height:1.6\">\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:9px\">\n        Visa fees are tax-exempt and collected on behalf of the Chinese Embassy and Consulate General.\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:9px\">\n        Application service fees are charged by the Visa Centre.\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:9px\">\n        Fees for applicants from third countries may differ from those shown above. Final payment is subject to the amount confirmed by the Visa Centre.\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li>\n        The applicable fee must be paid on the day of collection.\n      <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:19px 22px;border:1px solid #D1C7E3;border-radius:12px;background:#F3F0F7;color:#323232;line-height:1.6\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#3E186A\">Express applications:<\/strong>\n    Due to high application volumes, please confirm with the Embassy or Visa Centre whether Rush or Express processing is available before applying.\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:22px 24px;border:1px solid #EBEBEB;border-radius:12px;background:#FFFFFF\">\n\n    <div style=\"display:inline-block;margin-bottom:13px;padding:7px 14px;border-radius:50px;background:#3E186A;color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.5px\">\n      JNB \u00b7 CPT \u00b7 DUR\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#062231;font-size:20px\">\n      Accepted payment methods\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 9px;color:#323232;line-height:1.6\">\n      The Visa Centres accept debit cards, credit cards and account transfers.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 9px;color:#323232;line-height:1.6\">\n      <strong style=\"color:#062231\">Not accepted:<\/strong>\n      American Express and Diners Club cards.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:0;color:#323232;line-height:1.6\">\n      Account details will only be provided when the application is lodged.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px;--desktop-height:8px;--tablet-height:8px;--mobile-medium-height:8px;--mobile-small-height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"d-flex flex-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"20px\" width=\"20px\" class=\"mr-5\" src=\"https:\/\/d24ndt2yiijez0.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/image\/asset\/13238\/ic_info_outline.svg\" alt=\"Competition duration\">Please note that prices are subject to exchange rates and may change without notice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;--desktop-height:30px;--tablet-height:30px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-20\">Application Centres<\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n<div \r\n    style=\"--header-color: primary-blue-1;--accordion-padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px;--accordion-border-radius: 12px;--accordion-spacing: 10px;--description-border-color: #000000\" class=\"toggle-one default arrow-icon accordion-component wp-block-wwx-accordions\" \r\n    data-wp-interactive=\"accordions\" >\r\n    \r\n<div \r\n    class=\"wp-block-wwx-accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-interactive=\"accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-context='{\"isOpen\":false}'  \r\n    data-wp-class--active=\"context.isOpen\" \r\n    data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.isOpenState\" >\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-title\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" > \r\n                 <h3 \r\n            class=\"accordion-title-text  \"\r\n             >\r\n            Cape Town<br>        <\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"accordion-icon  \" style=\"\">\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-arrow\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" class=\"icon\"  version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M903.232 256l56.768 50.432L512 768 64 306.432 120.768 256 512 659.072z\" \/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-plus\">\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content   \"  >\r\n        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> 20th Floor, 1 Thibault Square, Long Street, Cape Town<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 087 808 5507<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:capetown@visaforchina.org\">capetown@visaforchina.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Business Hours:<\/strong> Monday to Friday, 09:00 &#8211; 12:30<\/p>\n \r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div \r\n    class=\"wp-block-wwx-accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-interactive=\"accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-context='{\"isOpen\":false}'  \r\n    data-wp-class--active=\"context.isOpen\" \r\n    data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.isOpenState\" >\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-title\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" > \r\n                 <h3 \r\n            class=\"accordion-title-text  \"\r\n             >\r\n            Johannesburg        <\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"accordion-icon  \" style=\"\">\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-arrow\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" class=\"icon\"  version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M903.232 256l56.768 50.432L512 768 64 306.432 120.768 256 512 659.072z\" \/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-plus\">\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content   \"  >\r\n        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> 14th Floor, Sandton City Office Tower, Corner Rivonia Road &amp; 5th Street, Sandton<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 011 505 9300<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:johannesburgcenter@visaforchina.org\">johannesburgcenter@visaforchina.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Business Hours:<\/strong> Monday-Friday, 09:00 \u2013 16:00<\/p>\n \r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div \r\n    class=\"wp-block-wwx-accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-interactive=\"accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-context='{\"isOpen\":false}'  \r\n    data-wp-class--active=\"context.isOpen\" \r\n    data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.isOpenState\" >\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-title\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" > \r\n                 <h3 \r\n            class=\"accordion-title-text  \"\r\n             >\r\n            Durban        <\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"accordion-icon  \" style=\"\">\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-arrow\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" class=\"icon\"  version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M903.232 256l56.768 50.432L512 768 64 306.432 120.768 256 512 659.072z\" \/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-plus\">\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content   \"  >\r\n        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> 45 Zenith Drive, Umhlanga, Durban<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 011 505 9300 \/ 087 802 0460<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/durban@visaforchina.org\">durban@visaforchina.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Business Hours:<\/strong> Monday to Friday, 09:00 &#8211; 12:30<\/p>\n \r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div> \r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that the Chinese Visa Application Centres are closed on weekends and public holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;--desktop-height:30px;--tablet-height:30px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please note that the application centres are closed on the following days:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 January: 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 February: 4, 5, 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 March: 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 April: 5, 19, 22, 27<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 May: 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 June: 7, 16, 17<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 August: 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 September: 13, 24, 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 October: 1, 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 December: 16, 25, 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;--desktop-height:30px;--tablet-height:30px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, whether you intend to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/beijing\/flights\">Beijing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/shanghai\/flights\">Shanghai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/macau\/flights\">Macau<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/guangzhou\/flights\">Guangzhou<\/a>, there\u2019ll be plenty for you to discover! With this guide on the China visa application process, you\u2019ll soon be on your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;--desktop-height:30px;--tablet-height:30px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need assistance with your visa? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get a free assessment and quote from our expert partners at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/free-visa-quote\">Visa Box!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;--desktop-height:30px;--tablet-height:30px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group popular-flights-list is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0ddedb66 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\r\n<a \r\n  href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/travellers-guide\" \r\n  target=\"_blank\"  class=\"border-radius-6 wp-block-create-block-link-group\"\tdata-wp-interactive=\"link-group\"  > \r\n  \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/Travellers-Guide-1.jpg\" alt=\"Traveller\u2019s Guide\" class=\"wp-image-124110\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group no-container-padding\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading d-flex flex-column m-0 p-0 large has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-726c67b6d69b8b8275f71c3fc833c832\"><span class=\"flights-from\">CHECK OUT OUR<\/span>Traveller\u2019s guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 mt-20 has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-236314993cbd44078ab0995d48848014 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" class=\"wp-image-106304\" style=\"width: 18px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/blue-arrow-white-background.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\r\n\n\n\r\n<a \r\n  href=\"https:\/\/packages.travelstart.co.za\/\" \r\n  target=\"_blank\"  class=\"border-radius-6 wp-block-create-block-link-group\"\tdata-wp-interactive=\"link-group\"  > \r\n  \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/Visa-free.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/Visa-free.png 256w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/Visa-free-128x128.png 128w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/Visa-free-64x64.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" 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wp-block-create-block-link-group\"\tdata-wp-interactive=\"link-group\"  > \r\n  \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/flight-specials.jpg\" alt=\"Flight Specials\" class=\"wp-image-124113\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group no-container-padding\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading d-flex flex-column m-0 p-0 large has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fba7c534604014ceb4c9c6a75234bfcf\"><span class=\"flights-from\">EXPLORE OUR<\/span>Flight specials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 mt-20 has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-236314993cbd44078ab0995d48848014 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" class=\"wp-image-106304\" style=\"width: 18px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/blue-arrow-white-background.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;--desktop-height:30px;--tablet-height:30px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All information on this page was correct at the time of publishing and may change at any time without prior notice. Travelstart is not affiliated with immigration authorities or their application centres and will not be liable for loss or inconvenience arising from the use of this volatile information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;--desktop-height:30px;--tablet-height:30px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover travel-hack-desktop-app-banner pb-md-0 pl-md-20 pr-20 pb-0  border-radius-27\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1156\" height=\"499\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-122292 size-full\" alt=\"Download Travelstart App\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/download-travelstart-app.webp\" style=\"object-position:48% 48%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 48%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/download-travelstart-app.webp 1156w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/download-travelstart-app-540x233.webp 540w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/download-travelstart-app-980x423.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/download-travelstart-app-768x332.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1156px) 100vw, 1156px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-0  gap-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pt-md-30 pl-md-30 pt-20 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:48%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-10  app-banner-title hide-on-mobile\">TRAVEL HACK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group  justified-md-start justified-center is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-14d7fe8f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-5 hide-on-mobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"4\" height=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/Rectangle-v1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122106\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center medium mr-20 text-md-left mb-5 hide-on-mobile has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5ef5922a40136ab4c7f8344090d9b7bb wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">Flights Are Always Cheaper On The App!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center pl-20 pr-20 heading-1 hide-on-desktop hide-on-tablet has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-706615e48163d11fd649b56de3355646\" style=\"color:#ffffff;text-transform:uppercase\"><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group  justified-md-start justified-center is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center medium mr-20 text-md-left mb-5 hide-on-mobile has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b394094729ea62da1c66998de24de6ee wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center pl-20 pr-20 heading-1 hide-on-desktop hide-on-tablet has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78aa75191be285c0d07658552622e8fc\" style=\"color:#ffffff;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Flights Are Always Cheaper On The App!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;--desktop-height:30px;--tablet-height:30px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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