Chinese Consulate-General in Durban (South Africa), South Africa

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Chinese Consulate General in Durban, South Africa

If you live in South Africa and plan visiting China, or if you are citizen of China who is located in Durban or South Africa and need consular services, here you can find contact information of Consulate General including phone, website, working hours.

45 Stirling Crescent, Durban North, Durban 4051, Durban, South Africa

0027-31-5634534 

or 

0027-31-5634827
[email protected] 
http://durban.china-consulate.gov.cn

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  • Contact the Chinese Consulate General in South Africa

  • It is always a good idea for any Chinese citizens traveling or living in South Africa to familiarize themselves with the location and contact information of China embassy, high commission, or consulate in the South Africa.
    The Chinese Consulate General in Durban can be reached via these phone numbers: 0027-31-5634534 | . 
    You also have the option of reaching out to the Consulate General via email at: [email protected] .
    Consulate General is located at 45 Stirling Crescent, Durban North, Durban 4051, Durban. Navigation instructions can be found on this page.

  • Open hours of Consulate General of China  in Durban

  • The Consulate General offices in South Africa are closed on local public holidays as well as during Chinese public holidays. It is recommended to contact the Consulate General directly to verify their working hours.
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  • Services which Chinese Consulate General in South Africa provide

  • Embassy, high commission, and consulate of China are diplomatic missions established by a Chinese government in Durban to represent its interests and provide various services to its citizens, residents and those who want to visit\do business in China. Here are the services typically offered by each:

    Embassy:

    1. Diplomatic Relations
    2. Consular Services
    3. Assistance to Citizens
    4. Cultural and Educational Exchanges

    High Commission:

    1. Diplomatic Relations
    2. Consular Services
    3. Bilateral Cooperation

    Consulate:

    1. Consular Services
    2. Trade and Economic Promotion
    3. Assistance to Citizens.

  • Chinese Diplomatic Missions in South Africa

  • Currently total number of official missions in South Africa are: 12

 

  • Diplomatic Missions of China worldwide

  • Currently total number of Chinese diplomatic missions in the world is: 261

An embassy is the official diplomatic representation of one country in another country. It is usually located in the capital city of the host country and serves as the headquarters for government officials representing their home country. Embassies work to build and maintain political, economic, and cultural relationships between their home country and the host country. They also provide various services to citizens of their home country who are living, working, or traveling in the host country.

A high commission is similar to an embassy but is specifically used to denote the diplomatic mission between Commonwealth nations. High commissions represent their home countries in other Commonwealth countries and generally provide the same services as embassies. The head of a high commission is known as the high commissioner.

A consulate is a smaller diplomatic mission that operates separately from an embassy. Consulates are typically located in major cities outside of the capital and provide a range of consular services, including assistance to citizens of the home country who are living, working, or traveling in the host country. The head of a consulate is known as the consul or consul-general.

Chinese Embassies, high commissions, and consulates can provide assistance to citizens in emergency situations, such as natural disasters, civil unrest, or personal crises. While they cannot provide financial assistance or transportation to safety, they can help coordinate efforts with local authorities and provide guidance on the best course of action for citizens in need.

If Chinese citizen is arrested or detained in a South Africa, the embassy, high commission, or consulate can provide assistance by offering information on local legal procedures, providing a list of local attorneys, and ensuring that the citizen is treated fairly and in accordance with local laws.

However, they cannot intervene in the legal process, secure the release of an imprisoned citizen, or provide legal advice.

In the event that a citizen of China loses their passport while in South Africa, the embassy, high commission, or consulate can help by issuing an emergency travel document, which allows the citizen to continue their journey and return to back to China. The process for obtaining an emergency travel document varies depending on the specific situation.
Please contact Chinese Consulate General in Durban for more information.

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