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China vs South Africa

Compare passport strength, visa policies, and travel info between any two countries.

Attribute 🇨🇳 China 🇿🇦 South Africa
Region Asia Africa
Capital Beijing Pretoria
Population 1,411,000,000 60,400,000
Currency CNY ZAR
Phone Code +86 +27
Languages Mandarin English, Zulu, Afrikaans
Passport Rank #60 #48
Visa-Free Destinations 85 105
Schengen Member
EU Member

Visa Requirements Between These Countries

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China citizens visiting South Africa

Visa Required

China citizens must apply for a Tourist Visa at the South Africa embassy or consulate in Beijing. China holders carry a passport ranked #60 for travel access. Applicants typically pay about $60, and d...

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South Africa citizens visiting China

Visa Required

Travelers from South Africa to China must apply for a Tourist Visa at the China embassy or consulate in Pretoria. Globally, the South Africa passport sits at position #48 for mobility. Applicants typi...

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