South Africa Visa for Chinese Citizens

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”. For Shanghai Jurisdiction applicants, please kindly note: - 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 invitation letter (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3LbySMuYXua8A2P4GVNOPQ/8f6c7fdd21c89453c6e4fc062a23f280/invitation-letter-sample_Shanghai-Juris.pdf) (if needed) according to the standard format.

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”. For Shanghai Jurisdiction applicants, please kindly note: - 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 invitation letter (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3LbySMuYXua8A2P4GVNOPQ/8f6c7fdd21c89453c6e4fc062a23f280/invitation-letter-sample_Shanghai-Juris.pdf) (if needed) according to the standard format.

Checklist for visitors visa for remote work for Shanghai Jurisdiction (updated on 29 July 2025) For Beijing Jurisdiction: 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 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”. For Beijing Jurisdiction applicants, the form (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4tfIxKTeLAzEEMNfnSbcES/9bec47ae1dc36a3fb7a3ff0bdcd8295d/form-for-inter-company-transfer-work-visa.pdf) is also required to be filled and submitted along with application form and check list For Shanghai Jurisdiction applicants, please kindly note: - 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 invitation letter (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3LbySMuYXua8A2P4GVNOPQ/8f6c7fdd21c89453c6e4fc062a23f280/invitation-letter-sample_Shanghai-Juris.pdf) (if needed) according to the standard format.

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) For Shanghai Jurisdiction applicants, please kindly note: - If applicant under 18-year-old is travelling alone or with one parent, Parental Consent Letter (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6SvLvxEfQkM5CV2cbdJgoY/49cc4c2e86f61e5c7571e06aa92a4290/Parental-Consent-Letter_Suggested-Format_v8.pdf) should be submitted. - For Shanghai Jurisdiction, please issue the invitation letter (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3LbySMuYXua8A2P4GVNOPQ/8f6c7fdd21c89453c6e4fc062a23f280/invitation-letter-sample_Shanghai-Juris.pdf) (if needed) according to the standard format. Requirements for entering South Africa You will need the following if you wish to visit South Africa: - 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 Business Visa for Beijing Jurisdiction (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/china/english/pdf/Documents-Checklist-for-Business-Visa_Beijing-Juris.pdf)(Version_Updated on 09 March 2026) Checklist for Business visa for Shanghai Jurisdiction (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/china/english/pdf/Documents-Checklist-for-BUSINESS-VISA-shanghai.pdf) (Version_Updated on 29 July 2025) 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”. For Shanghai Jurisdiction applicants, please kindly note: - 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 invitation letter (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/china/english/pdf/invitation_lette_sample.pdf) (if needed) according to the standard format.