Visa Application Process
The Visa application is done by your school and our agents in China. Depending on which province in China your school is located in, you may or may not have to mail your original legalized documents to your school.
There are currently 3 Chinese Visa Centres in South Africa, located in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. You need to let us know which Visa Centre you will be submitting your Visa application to.
After receiving your legalize documents, the Visa application process can take between 21-28 working days. Once it is completed, you will receive via email 2 work permit documents, one in English and one in Chinese.
Now you can go to your nearest Chinese Visa Centre to finalize your Visa. You can do so in person or online.
Due to Covid-19, currently, only online application is available. For online application, go to the official Chinese Visa website:
For in-person application, download and complete the visa application form. Take the work permit paperwork, along with your passport (valid for at least 6 months), and passport photo to your nearest Chinese Visa centre.
Chinese Visa Centre in Johannesburg is located on the 14th Floor, Sandton City Office Tower, Corner Rivonia Road & 5th Street, Sandton, Johannesburg.
The Durban office is at 45 Zenith Drive, Umhlanga New Town Center, Durban.
The Cape Town office is on the 20th Floor, 1 Thibault Square, Long Street, Cape Town.
The Z visa is usually processed within 7 days. Express service is available at an additional cost.