We submit to the Visa application centre in Sandton.
The procedure:
We load the information on the Chinese visa application system.
We upload the documents
The application then goes “under review” and this process can take ±4-5 days to receive a response
Once the application online shows “Approved” we can then take the passport in for processing. Once the passport is submitted, this can still take up to ±3-5 days for them to issue the visa.
Requirements in general:
Passport valid at least 6 months
If a Non-SA national, copy of the SA permit. NOTE: Certain nationals like Nigeria and Pakistan MUST obtain a Pre-Authorization (TE), from the Chinese Immigration before they can apply in SA. They “may” also be required to appear in person for interview at the Chinese consulate. This will delay the process and a 50/50 chance of getting denied a visa which we cannot know as this is at the discretion of the Chinese Consulate.
Fully completed form
Clear colour photo (See attached specs)
Copy of previous visa IF applicable and if previous visa is in older or another passport, please provide a copy of that passport.
SA employment letter (Must have your passport details and must be on company letterhead and signed)
Signed Invite letter (Must have the correct official stamp, which has a RED star in the middle, see examples attached.) If they cannot provide the stamp, then in addition, can provide a copy of the registration document, which does have the correct stamp. Must also have the full applicant passport details.
