🇨🇳→🇿🇦China→South Africa

• Minors who cannot provide a sworn translation are strongly advised to submit a notarial certificate of birth certificate.
• If applicant under 18-year-old is travelling alone or with one parent,
• Please follow the standard format to issue
• If the invitation letter or any submitted documents describe the applicant's travel funds or accommodation provided by the inviter, please provide the relevant identity and financial proof of the inviter, such as identification document of inviter, bank statement, property bill, etc.
• A valid and acceptable passport or travel document for your intended stay;
• At least one blank page in your passport for endorsements;
• A valid visa, if required;
• Sufficient funds to pay for your day-to-day expenses during your stay;
• A return or onward ticket;
• Yellow fever certificates if your journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.

Checklist for general Business Visit Visa:

Beijing Jurisdiction -Check list for Business Visit Visa (PDF checklist ↗) (Updated on 04 November 2024)

Shanghai Jurisdiction -Check list for Business Visit Visa (PDF checklist ↗) (Updated on 29 July 2025 )

For Shanghai Jurisdiction applicants, please note:

should be submitted.

(if applicable).

Requirements for entering South Africa

You will need the following if you wish to visit South Africa:

Please note:

• All the documents should be printed one-sided.
• Apart from the Health Certificate for International Traveler, a full original Medical Certificate DHA Form (DHA layout) should be submitted as mandatory document. Both reports should include the applicant's passport number with their name. DHA layout Form can be downloaded from the area of “Download Forms”.
• Banks statements from South Africa should be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths or the Police station within 3 months
• Clear scanned copy must be provided if the documents aren't original one.
• Please issue the

Checklist for Business Visa for Beijing Jurisdiction (PDF checklist ↗)(Version_Updated on 09 March 2026)

Checklist for Business visa for Shanghai Jurisdiction (PDF checklist ↗) (Version_Updated on 29 July 2025)

• The applicant for the Shanghai Jurisdiction shall provide detailed company documents, and each page of all documents from the South African side shall be certified and stamped in South Africa.
• Please follow the standard format to issue
• The
• Please notice that regarding Invitation Letter and Dispatch letter: The applicant should be as detailed as possible about the travel arrangements in South Africa, and the dispatch letter should be consistent with the contents of the invitation letter detailed travel arrangement.
• A valid and acceptable passport or travel document for your intended stay;
• At least one blank page in your passport for endorsements;
• A valid visa, if required;
• Sufficient funds to pay for your day-to-day expenses during your stay;
• A return or onward ticket;
• Yellow fever certificates if your journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.

Checklist for general Business Visit Visa:

Beijing Jurisdiction -Check list for Business Visit Visa (PDF checklist ↗) (Updated on 04 November 2024)

Shanghai Jurisdiction -Check list for Business Visit Visa (Updated on 29 July 2025 )

Checklist for 10-YEAR BRICS Business Executive Visa:

Beijing Jurisdiction-Check list for 10-YEAR BRICS Business Executive Visa (PDF checklist ↗) (Updated on 04 November 2024)

Shanghai Jurisdiction-Check list for 10-YEAR BRICS Business Executive Visa (Updated on 29 July 2025 )

(if applicable).

is for your reference.

Requirements for entering South Africa

You will need the following if you wish to visit South Africa:

Please note:

• All the documents should be printed one-sided.
• Apart from the Health Certificate for International Traveler, a full original Medical Certificate DHA Form (DHA layout) should be submitted as mandatory document. Both reports should include the applicant's passport number with their name. DHA layout Form can be downloaded from the area of “Download Forms”.
• Banks statements from South Africa should be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths or the Police station within 3 months
• Clear scanned copy must be provided if the documents aren't original one.
• Please issue the

Please note:

• All the documents should be printed one-sided.
• Apart from the Health Certificate for International Traveler, a full original Medical Certificate Form (DHA layout) should be submitted as mandatory document. Both reports should include the applicant's passport number with their name. DHA layout Form can be downloaded from the area of “Download Forms”.
• Banks statements from South Africa should be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths or the Police station within 3 months
• Clear scanned copy must be provided if the documents aren't original one.
• Please issue the

• If applicant under 18-year-old is travelling alone or with one parent,
• For Shanghai Jurisdiction, please issue the
• A valid and acceptable passport or travel document for your intended stay
• At least one blank page in your passport for endorsements
• A valid visa, if required
• Sufficient funds to pay for your day-to-day expenses during your stay
• A return or onward ticket
• Yellow fever certificates if your journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.

For Beijing Jurisdiction: Checklist for Visit Family and Friend (updated on 09 March 2026)

For Shanghai Jurisdiction: Checklist for Visit Family and Friend (updated on 25 July 2025)

should be submitted.

Requirements for entering South Africa

You will need the following if you wish to visit South Africa:

Please note:

• All the documents should be printed one-sided.
• Apart from the Health Certificate for International Traveler, a full original Medical Certificate DHA Form (DHA layout) should be submitted as mandatory document. Both reports should include the applicant's passport number with their name. DHA layout Form can be downloaded from the area of “Download Forms”.
• Banks statements from South Africa should be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths or the Police station within 3 months
• Clear scanned copy must be provided if the documents aren't original one.
• Please issue the

Please note:

• All the documents should be printed one-sided.
• Apart from the Health Certificate for International Traveler, a full original Medical Certificate DHA Form (DHA layout) should be submitted as mandatory document. Both reports should include the applicant's passport number with their name. DHA layout Form can be downloaded from the area of “Download Forms”.
• Banks statements from South Africa should be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths or the Police station within 3 months
• Clear scanned copy must be provided if the documents aren't original one.
• Please issue the

Please note:

• All the documents should be printed one-sided.
• Apart from the Health Certificate for International Traveler, a full original Medical Certificate DHA Form (DHA layout) should be submitted as mandatory document. Both reports should include the applicant's passport number with their name. DHA layout Form can be downloaded from the area of “Download Forms”.
• Banks statements from South Africa should be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths or the Police station within 3 months
• Clear scanned copy must be provided if the documents aren't original one.
• Please issue the

• One color passport size photograph with white background should be provided with the application, refer to area “Photo Specifications” for more details
• One copy of the passport personal data page (on A4 paper) should be provided. There should be at least two blank pages on the passport (one to endorse visa and one for entry stamps) and the passport should be valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit.
• Apart from the Health Certificate for International Traveler (certificate with red cover), a full original Medical Certificate DHA Form (DHA layout) should be submitted as mandatory document. Both reports should include the applicant's passport number with full name. DHA layout Form can be downloaded from the area of “Download Forms”
• If the original Police Clearance Certificate is non-English language, formal English translation is required.
• All the documents should be printed one-sided.
• If you submit the original documents without photocopies, the original documents will not be returned to you.
• Please ensure that all documents are translated in English if there are any documents provided only in Chinese.
• According to the latest regulations of the South African Department of Home Affairs, Critical Skills Work Visa will be based on the PBS points system, please use the
• Please refer to the
• All documents must be signed by the applicant himself, and all originals or scans must be printed and photocopied, and the content must be clearly visible.
• Please issue the
• In addition to the International Travel Health Examination Certificate (small red book), the
• Please make sure that all Chinese materials are translated into English.

For Beijing Jurisdiction applicants, please also provide and note:

For Shanghai Jurisdiction applicants, please note:

to evaluate related occupations.

in the form required by the South African Department of Home Affairs is also a mandatory application material, which must include the applicant's name and passport number.

• One color passport size photograph with white background should be provided with the application, refer to area “Photo Specifications” for more details.
• One copy of the valid passport personal data page (on A4 paper) should be provided. There should be at least two blank pages on (one to endorse visa and one for entry stamps) and the passport should be valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit.
• Apart from the Health Certificate for International Traveler (certificate with red cover), a full original Medical Certificate DHA Form (DHA layout) should be submitted as mandatory document. Both reports should include the applicant's passport number with full name. DHA layout Form can be downloaded from the area of “Download Forms”.
• If the original Police Clearance Certificate is non-English language, formal English translation is required.
• All documents should be printed one-sided.
• Please ensure that all documents are properly translated in English if there are any document provided only in Chinese
• If you submit the original documents without photocopies, the original documents will not be returned to you.
• According to the latest regulations of the Ministry of Home Affairs Republic South Africa, the General Work Visa will be based on the Points Based System, please use the
• All documents must be signed by the applicant him/herself. All originals or scanned copies must be printed and copied, and the content must be clearly visible.
• For applicants of Shanghai Jurisdiction, please note that the South African
• In addition to the International Travel Health Examination Certificate (small red book), the original
• Please make sure that all Chinese materials are translated into English.

For Beijing Jurisdiction applicants, please note and also provide:

(if necessary) should be issued in accordance with this standard format, and the phone number and email address should be valid contact information.

in the form required by the South African Department of Home Affairs is also a mandatory application material, which must include the applicant's name and passport number.

Please note:

• All the documents should be printed one-sided.
• Apart from the Health Certificate for International Traveler, a full original Medical Certificate Form (DHA layout) should be submitted as mandatory document. Both reports should include the applicant's passport number with their name. DHA layout Form can be downloaded from the area of “Download Forms”.
• Banks statements from South Africa should be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths or the Police station within 3 months
• Clear scanned copy must be provided if the documents aren't original one.
• Please issue the

For Beijing Jurisdiction applicants, the form (PDF checklist ↗) is also required to be filled and submitted along with application form and check list

For Beijing Jurisdiction:

Checklist for visitors visa for remote work for Shanghai Jurisdiction (updated on 29 July 2025)

Should there be Police certificate, notarized or certified document provided, please provide both original and one copy.

Please note:

• All the documents should be printed one-sided.
• Apart from the Health Certificate for International Traveler, a full original Medical Certificate DHA Form (DHA layout) should be submitted as mandatory document. Both reports should include the applicant's passport number with their name. DHA layout Form can be downloaded from the area of “Download Forms”.
• Banks statements from South Africa should be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths or the Police station within 3 months
• Clear scanned copy must be provided if the documents aren't original one.
• Please issue the

Please note:

• All the documents should be printed one-sided.
• Apart from the Health Certificate for International Traveler, a full original Medical Certificate DHA Form (DHA layout) should be submitted as mandatory document. Both reports should include the applicant's passport number with their name. DHA layout Form can be downloaded from the area of “Download Forms”.
• Banks statements from South Africa should be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths or the Police station within 3 months
• Clear scanned copy must be provided if the documents aren't original one.
• Please issue the

• If applicant under 18-year-old is travelling alone or with one parent,
• Please follow the standard format to issue
• A valid and acceptable passport or travel document for your intended stay
• At least one blank page in your passport for endorsements
• A valid visa, if required
• Sufficient funds to pay for your day-to-day expenses during your stay
• A return or onward ticket
• Yellow fever certificates if your journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.

For Beijing Jurisdiction: Checklist for Other Activities (updated on 04 November 2024)

For Shanghai Jurisdiction: Checklist for Other Activities (updated on 29 July 2025)

should be submitted.

(if applicable).

Requirements for entering South Africa

You will need the following if you wish to visit South Africa:

• If applicant under 18-year-old is travelling alone or with one parent,
• Please follow the standard format to issue

Checklist for Visitors visa for a period of exceeding 3 months for Beijing Jurisdiction (updated on 09 March 2026)

Checklist for Visitor visa for a period of exceeding 3 months for shanghai jurisdiction (updated on 29 July 2025)

should be submitted.

(if applicable).