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China Visas - Process for South Africans

China Information - VISA INFORMATION to teach in China

Fees for Chinese Visas for South Africans

Getting your visa to teach in China is relatively straight forward for South Africans. There are four possible consular offices located conveniently in the following locations:

Cape Town
Durban
Johannesburg
Pretoria

Standard visa fee: R.250

Processing time: 4 working days from application

Rush service (next day) fee: R.250

2 or 3 day service fee: R.170

cash payments only

Employment Visa (Z-visa)

Required Documents
1. An invitation letter or fax from the department of the Chinese Government
2. an employment certificate issued by the relevant department or certificate of foreign expert
3. if you are going to work more than 6 months, a "Physical Examination Record For Foreigner" filled out and signed by a doctor

China Visa Application Process for South Africans

Passport must have at least 6 months validity
Passport must have at least two completely empty pages
completed and signed Visa Application Form
First time visitors to China need latest 3 month bank-statement
"Visa Notice" or "Invitation Letter" faxed or original
"Alien Employment License" issued by the Chinese Ministry of Human Resources or "Foreign Expert Work Permit" issued by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs. Must be the original.
Physical Examination Record
Application visa fee

If you are planning on having a spouse or dependant travel with you to China you will need to bring proof of kinship (marriage certificate, birth certificate).

NOTE: If the visa application form is not filled out completely, correctly, and legibly, this can cause a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa. Fees and process are subject to change from time to time at the whim of whoever is in charge. Sadly, that is not us. If you learn of any changes before we do please notify our webmaster so changes can be made to this information.