Chinese Consulate in Brisbane, Australia

 Holders of Australian passports are granted a 15-day visa-free entry to China for tourism, family visits, business and transit from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025. From Nov. 30, 2024, the duration of stay has been extended to 30 days and exchange visits are also allowed. 

 Procedure for Application at CVASC/by Post
 Visa Fees

Consul General: Mr. Ruan Zongze
Address: Level 9, 79 Adelaide St., Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12126, George Street, Brisbane QLD 4003, Australia
Tel: +61-7-32106509-203
Fax: +61-7-32106517
Email: chinaconsul_bri_au@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://brisbane.china-consulate.org/eng

 

Consular Office of Chinese Consulate in Brisbane

Tel: +61-7-32111185 (Manual Service), 09:00 - 11:00, 14:00 - 16:00
      +61+7-30128090 (Consular Protection)
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Email: brisbane@csm.mfa.gov.cn for passport and travel document;
brisbane_gzrz@csm.mfa.gov.cn for authentication
Consular District: Queensland
 

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) 

All applications from ordinary passport holders should be submitted to the CVASC. The Consulate-General does not accept ordinary applications any more. 

 Detailed information about the CVASC:
Address:  Part Level 4, 140 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
Office hours:
Monday - Friday (Except Australian and some Chinese public holidays)
Application Submission:  9:30 - 15:30
Payment and Passport Collection: 10:00 - 13:00
Tel: +61-7-30316300 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 15:00, except Australian and Chinese public holidays)
Email: bnecenter@visaforchina.org

Please note that applicants holding diplomatic, service or official passport, or who are qualified to apply for the diplomatic, service, or courtesy visa, or who apply for Hong Kong SAR visa/entry permit, Chinese passport, travel document, notarization or legalization should still submit the application directly to the Consulate-General as usual without making online appointment.
 

2024 Holiday Schedule of CVASC in Brisbane

Festival Date Day
New Year's Day January 1 Monday
Australia National Day January  26 Friday
Chinese New Year February 12 - 14 Monday - Wednesday
Easter March 29 - April1 Friday - Monday
Anazc Day April 25 Thursday
International Labor Day May 1 Wednesday
King's Birthday June 10 Monday
Mid-Autumn Day September 17 Tuesday
Chinese National Day September 30 - October 2 Monday - Wednesday
Christmas Day December 25 - 26 Wednesday - Thursday

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- Last updated on Dec. 03, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Chinese Consulate in Brisbane
Asked by Dustin Kamara from AUSTRALIA | Jun. 14, 2024 20:19Reply
marriage visa
how do or where can i apply for Chinese marriage Visa also Visa to travel in china, i am also planning to go to China multiple times, what type of visa would i need to apply for?
Answers (1)
Answered by Marcy | Jun. 16, 2024 20:58
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There is no marriage visa in China. I guess you mean Q visa to meet your spouse or close relatives in China. You need multiple entries on the visa.
Asked by Janette McIntyre from AUSTRALIA | May. 12, 2024 08:14Reply
Current China Visa
I am an Australian passport holder and have a current visa issued 25April 2024 in Brisbane Queensland for one entry in China and I am currently in Guangzhou and will be travelling in a few days to Hong Kong for three nights, can I re-enter China on my current visa for one entry?
Thank you Jan
Answers (1)
Answered by Rita | May. 12, 2024 23:38
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No, you can only enter China Mainland once with a single entry visa.
Asked by Linyun Jiang from CHINESE CITIZEN | Mar. 29, 2023 23:51Reply
I need a new Chinese passport. How do I arrange this?
Answers (1)
Answered by Hone | Mar. 30, 2023 19:28
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Do it on the App China Consular Affairs.
Asked by Sandra Xia from AUSTRALIA | Mar. 02, 2023 16:49Reply
Is Chinese visa issued prior to COVID (before 2019) with expiration date in 2024 still valid?
I have a multi entrance Chinese visa on my Canadian passport obtained from 2016 to 2024. Is this visa still valid to use.
Answers (1)
Answered by Kathy | Mar. 05, 2023 17:20
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No, it is currently invalid.
Asked by Indu from AUSTRALIA | Feb. 19, 2023 21:09Reply
Do I need an appointment to apply for Business Visa for my employee
We need to apply for Business Visa travel to China, kindly let us know the procedure and do we need to apply in person with an appointment.

Thank you.
Answers (1)
Answered by Lara | Feb. 21, 2023 17:45
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Yes, all of you need to make an appoinment and then submit the requirements in person.
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