China - Consulate of South Africa in Guangzhou

You are a Chinese citizen or you are from South Africa and are looking for information on the consulate of South Africa in Guangzhou situated in China. A consulate in Guangzhou could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of South Africa. It all depends on the importance of Guangzhou and China in the relationships with the government of South Africa.


Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Guangzhou !

However, South Africa could have more than one consulate in China besides Guangzhou.

When South Africa has more consulates located in China ouside of Guangzhou you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of South Africa in China of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Guangzhou are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of South Africa in China besides Guangzhou

South African Consulate General in Shanghai, China 222 Yan An Road East 27th Floor, Room 2705/6 Shanghai 200002 China
Email: shanghai@foreign.gov.za - Tel: (+86) 21 5359 4977 - Website: saembassy.org.cn

Or the embassy of South Africa in China

South African Embassy in Beijing, China No. 5, Dong Zhi Men Wai Da Jie Beijing 100600 China
Email: embassy@saembassy.org.cn - Tel: (+86) 10 8532 0000 (+86) 10 6532 7320 / 1 - Website: www.saembassy.org.cn

Consulate Appointment in Guangzhou

Most consulates in Guangzhou need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Guangzhou first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Guangzhou do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in China or South Africa.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Guangzhou please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.