Australia

Chinese Embassy in Australia

 Australian passport holders are granted visa-free entries to China from July 1, 2024 till end of 2025. The allowed longest duration of stay is 15 days. 

Ambassador: Mr. Xiao Qian
Address: 15 Coronation Drive, Yarralumla, ACT 2600, Canberra
Website: http://au.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/
 

Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Australia

Tel: 0061-434716788, 0061-431782400 (9:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00 from Monday to Friday except holidays)
Fax: 02-6228 3993
Email: canberra@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
 

Consular Districts of the Embassy/Consulates

Consulate General Consular Jurisdiction
Embassy of PRC in Canberra Capital Territory (Canberra District), North Territory
Consulate General of PRC in Brisbane Queensland
Consulate General of PRC in Melbourne Victoria, Tasmania
Consulate General of PRC in Perth Western Australia
Consulate General of PRC in Sydney New South Wales
Consulate General of PRC in Adelaide South Australia


Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) 

In order to provide a better service for the applicants, the embassy of PRC in Canberra, and General Consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth have introduced the CVASC. Applications for China visa and Hong Kong or Macao visa/entry permit from all ordinary passport holders should be submitted to the center: http://www.visaforchina.org/.

Note: Applicants holding Diplomatic, Service or Official passport, or who are qualified to apply for the Diplomatic, Service, or Courtesy visa, Chinese passport/Travel Document, Notarization or Authentication should still submit the application directly to the Consulate General as usual and don't have to make online appointment.

Detailed information about the CVASC: 

 Canberra
Address:Suite201, level 2, Canberra House, 40 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra, ACT 2600
Post Adress: G.P.O. Box 1862, Canberra, ACT 2601
Office hours:
Monday - Friday, Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Submission of applications: 9:00 - 14:00.
Payment and collection: 9:00 - 14:00.
Tel: 02 6279 7800  
Fax: 02 6247 2888
E-mail:canberracenter@visaforchina.org
 The visa counter will accept rush service (2nd working day collection) application until 12:00.

 Sydney
Address: Level 1, 140 William Street , Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia.
Business Days: Monday-Friday. Closed on weekend & some public holidays
Office hours:
Application Submission:  9:00 - 14:00 (Urgent application should be submitted before 12 o'clock noon)
Payment and Passport Collection: 9:00 - 15:00
Tel:  +61-2-94758800 
E-mail:  sydcenter@visaforchina.org
 Postal service suspended.

 Melbourne
Office address: Ground Floor, 570 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
Business hours:
Monday-Friday (Except Australian and some Chinese public holidays)
Application Submission:  9:00 - 14:00 (Note: urgent application should be submitted before 12:00)
Payment and Passport Collection: 9:00 - 15:30
Tel:+61-3-99372308
E-mail: melcenter@visaforchina.org
 

 Brisbane
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

 Perth
Office Address: Ground Floor, 256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000  (Entrance via Victoria Ave)
Postal Address: P.O. Box 3090, East Perth, WA 6892 (Postal application only)
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.  
Application Submission: 9:00 -13:00 
Payment and Passport Collection: 13:00-15:00 
Phone: 08 9220 3800  (12:00 -16:00)
E-mail: perthcenter@visaforchina.org

 Adelaide
Office address: Suite 1.2, Level 1, 33 King William Street, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Submission of applications: 9:00 - 13:00
Payment and collection:    9:00 - 14:30
Tel: +61-8-8113-3800
Fax : +61-8-8410-0245
E-mail: adlcenter@visaforchina.org  
 Adelaide Visa Center does not provide express or postal services.


Major Types & Requirements

Types

Purpose
Tourist (L) It is issued to those who comes for tourism. Group L is available for tourists who travel on a group basis.
Business (M) It is issued to those who intend to go there for commercial and trade activities.
Noncommercial Visit (F) It is issued to aliens who are invited to a lecture, scientific-technological & cultural exchanges, study tours, etc.
Employment/Work (Z) It is issued to an alien who comes for a post, employment, or commercial performance.
Student (X)

It is issued to foreigners who come to study in China.

Family Reunion (Q) It is issued to those who are family members of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go there for the purpose of foster care.
Q1 grants a stay of more than 180 days, while Q2 allows a stay of no more than 180 days.
Private visit (S) it is issued to family members of foreigners with work Z and student X in China or visit for other private affairs.
Transit (G)

It is issued to a foreign citizen who is to transit through China on his or her way to a third country(or region).

Talent (R) It is issued to aliens who are high-level talents or whose skills are urgently needed in China.
Hong Kong SAR & Macao SAR Visa 1. Australia citizens are exempt from Hong Kong Visa if they go to Hong Kong for visit or sightseeing and they stay at Hong Kong for not more than 90 days.
2. Australia citizens are exempt from Macao Visa for up to 30 days.


 Procedure for Application at CVASC            Visa Fees


2024 Holiday Schedule of the CVASC in Canberra

Festival Date Day
New Year's Day January 1 Monday
Australia National Day January  26 Friday
Chinese New Year February 10 - 14 Saturday - Wednesday
Canberra Day March 11 Monday
Easter April1 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 28 - October 2 Saturday - Wednesday
Christmas Day December 24 - 25 Tuesday - Wednesday

 Please contact Embassy of Australia in China if Australians are in troubles there.

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 Other Chinese Embassies in Oceania:
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- Last updated on Jul. 02, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassy in Australia
Asked by Andrew from AUSTRALIA | Mar. 01, 2024 00:03Reply
Good Friday 29 March 2024
Is the VISA office open on Good Friday 2024.
The website states that only closed on Easter Monday this Easter 2024.
Answers (1)
Answered by James | Mar. 01, 2024 00:49
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All information is subject to the official website.
Asked by Alex MICATI from AUSTRALIA | Aug. 01, 2023 22:07Reply
I just wish to acquire a visa to china.
I wish to get a visa to go to China. I am assuming i need to go to the consulate in sydney but what documentation do i need prior to attending? I will be staying with a friend so do I need them to supply me with some form of documentation that i will be staying with them and not a hotel? I cannot book flights until i know i will be given a visa and i am unsure what length of time i can stay for a visit? For example, can a visa last 12 months with multiple entries so i could go for maybe 1-2 months and then 6 months later go again for another 1-2 months with the same visa if it has not expired? Thank you for this consideration and assistance
Answers (1)
Answered by William | Aug. 02, 2023 19:10
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There are many types of China visas for different purposes of coming here. I assume you come here for traveling, then an L type tourist visa is suitable for you.

If you plan to stay at a friends' instead of a hotel, then you need to submit the invitation letter from that friend. Other documents include passport, application form (you need to fill in it online, print it out and sign it), passport photo. The flight ticket is not required if you have an invitation letter. BTW, you need to make an appointment before going there in person to lodge the submission.

You can apply for a multiple-entry visa valid for a year.
Asked by Nick from AUSTRALIA | Jul. 15, 2023 02:09Reply
Applying for tourism visa from Darwin
A resident of Darwin wanting to get tourism visa to China.

Looks like no Postal service for visa applies.

Is the only option coming to ACT consulate?
Or can I go to nearest consulate (Adelaide)
Cheers.
Answers (1)
Answered by Andrew | Jul. 17, 2023 01:29
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You need to go to the Chinese Visa Application center in Adelaide.
Asked by Lu Zhou from AUSTRALIA | Mar. 06, 2023 00:38Reply
I got a Q2 visa valid until 27 of March 2024. Is it still valid for travelling to China?
Hello,
I hearsay that the Visa before the COVID-19 no longer valid to be use. My Q2 Visa expired on 27th of March 2024 and wonder if I can still use it to travel to Guangzhou before March 2024. Do I need to apply for a new Visa?
Answers (1)
Answered by Mark | Mar. 07, 2023 18:16
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Yes, the visa before covid is still invalid. If it turns valid some day before it expires, you can use it. Otherwise, you need a new one.
Asked by Lilian from AUSTRALIA | May. 25, 2022 20:03Reply
Passport Renewal
Hi, I need to renew my Chinese passport and I'm wondering do I need to do the renewal process in person? Or can I have someone else do it for me?
Also what are the requirements for passport renewal? Mine has been expired since 2020 due to covid.

I have tried calling the Chinese Embassy in Canberra but it always gets disconnected. Thanks.
Answers (1)
Answered by Leo | May. 29, 2022 23:47
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You need to make a reservation on the official website at first: ppt.mfa.gov.cn/appo/index.html
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