Travel Visa Checker
Planning your trip from South Africa to China? Our easy-to-use tool will help you determine the visa requirements based on your nationality and travel destination.
Republic of South Africa → People's Republic of China
Visa required
| ISO2 | ISO3 | Visa notes | Short country description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | CHN | 24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China, allows domestic travel through different airports.[Note 1] 5 day Schengen Visa available at the Shenzhen border if travelling from Hong Kong or Macao. Visa holders must stay within the Shenzhen City and surrounds, not travel to other cities and leave at the end of the 5 day permission. Travelling to Guangzhou would be in violation of the conditions. | People's Republic of China : The most populous country in the world, with a rich history and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years. |