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Chinese Consulate in Melbourne, Australia

Great news! Australian passport holders can enter China without a visa and stay for up to 15 days from July 1, 2024 till the end of 2025. Since 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. Long Zhou
Address: 75-77 Irving Road, Toorak, VIC 3142, Melbourne
Website: http://melbourne.china-consulate.org/eng/

Consular Office of Chinese Consulate in Melbourne

Address: 534 Toorak Road, Toorak VIC 3142, Melbourne
03-98220604 (9:00-12:00，14:00 - 16:30)
Fax: 03－98246340
Email: mel@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-16:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Consular Districts: Victoria, Tasmania

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)

All applications from all ordinary passport holders should be submitted to the CVASC directly. CVASC will also handle applications from the Consulate General and return processed applications.

If you hold Diplomatic/Service/Official Passport, or you want to apply for Hong Kong, Macau Visa/Entry Permit, Chinese Passport, Chinese Travel Permit, Notarization or Authentication, you still need to submit application directly to the Consulate in Melbourne.

Detailed information about the CVASC in 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

2024 Holiday Schedule of CVASC in Melbourne

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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Holders of Australian passports will soon enjoy a visa-free entry to China, according to the official announcement on June 17.

Australian passport holders will soon be able to enter China without a visa, as per the official announcement on June 17.

- Last updated on Jul. 01, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Chinese Consulate in Melbourne

Asked by Christopher from AUSTRALIA | Jul. 01, 2024 16:54

Regarding transit visa for Indian passport holders

Hi, my wife is holding an Indian passport with Australian spouse visa. I am an Australian citizen. we are planning to fly to Japan via China Eastern airline and we have 12 hour transit in Shanghai. We would like to go out to see Shanghai city on transit. I would like to know if my wife needs to apply transit visa? or is she eligible for 24hour transit free visa? Please advise on the procedure.
Thanks,
Christopher

Answers (1)

Answered by Marcy | Jul. 01, 2024 18:39

Your wife enjoys the 24-hour visa free transit and if she wants to leave the airport, just get a 24-hour visa free entry permit at the border counter. You are granted 15-day visa free entry to China and no need to get the permit.

Asked by Mike Chang from AUSTRALIA | Jun. 25, 2024 19:35

Do we need to get 8 days Tourist Visa to China for Australian Passport holders

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Jun. 26, 2024 18:19

If you travel after July 1, 2024, then you don't need a visa as you will enjoy 15-day visa-free entry by then.

Asked by Emmanuel from AUSTRALIA | Jun. 13, 2024 01:32

Trade "M" visa but don't have a invitation

Hi,
I have been to china before; This time I am planning to go to either Shanghai or Guangzhou and import few items to Australia. (Mixed cargo) through registered trading company in china.
At this stage I cannot finalize whom i will be using as Trading Company or from where I will purchase goods as they are going to be mixed cargo purchased from various wholesale/retail shops & warehouse.
Also I am planning to visit few factories (if i get a chance interms of timing)

Question 1?
I don't have a invitation Letter to apply under M Class.. Can I still apply under M Class or
Can I apply under General visitor and still conduct business?

Question 2?
Time Lapse - Your website is requesting to register before applying (application form filling); however email verification code gives only 60 seconds.. but email arrive after 80-100 seconds later. How to over come this !

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | Jun. 13, 2024 18:22

1. The invitation letter is must for applying for M visa. Maybe you can ask the factories for a invitation letter. I'm afraid you cannot do business with a tourist visa. If apply for a tourist visa, an invitation letter may also be asked. Sorry for that:(
2. You may change a WiFi, a computer and try again.

Asked by Jan from MALAYSIA | Jan. 09, 2024 01:50

Tourist Visa Requirements for Malaysian

Has the proposed Visa Free (15 days) from 1 Dec 2023 to 30 Nov 2024 been implemented?
I am planning to visit China as a tourist for 14 days in May 2024. Does that mean I do not need to apply for a visa?

Regards
Jan

Answers (1)

Answered by Diana | Jan. 09, 2024 23:56

Yes, it has and you don't need any visa now.

Asked by Trevor from AUSTRALIA | May. 25, 2023 08:09

Invitation by cousin to china

My cousin has invited me to Guangzhou. He has filled in an application form. I need help to get a visa before I book my ticket. Help!

Answers (1)

Answered by Hailey | May. 25, 2023 23:34

If he was in China, he can offer you a invitation letter and you just need to fill in an application form on line through cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn and make an appointment. Prepare all the required documents including the invitation letter, application form completed, valid passport, and an eligible photo to apply for your visa in China Visa Application Service Center in person.