Chinese Consulate in Sydney, Australia

 Australian citizens with ordinary passports can enjoy a 15-day visa-free entry to China from July 1, 2024 to Decemner 31, 2025. Since Nov. 30, 2024, the visa-free 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. Zhou Limin
Address: 39 Dunblane Street, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
Website: http://sydney.china-consulate.org/eng/

 

Consular Office of Chinese Consulate in Sydney

Tel: 0061-423-023338, 14:00 - 17:00 on working days
0061-2-9550 5519 for consular protection
Fax: 0061-2-8595 8021
Email: sydney@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Offcie hours: 09:00 - 12:00 on working days
Consular District: New South Wales 

 

Map of Chinese Consulate in Sydney


Transportation: Take Bus No. 412, 413, 435, 436, 437, 438, 440 or 461 and get off at Missenden Rd.

 

Important Notice

Ordinary applicants are kindly requested to go to CVASC to submit the application. CVASC also collects visa fees and returns processed applications on behalf of the Consulate General. A service fee will be charged. The Consulate General does not accept applications from ordinary passport holders. 

Applicants who hold Diplomatic, Service or Official passport, or who apply for Hong Kong visa/entry permit, or who apply for Chinese passport/travel document, or who apply for authentication/notarization should still submit the application directly to the Consulate General .
 

Detailed information about the CVASC:
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

 

2024 Holiday Schedule of CVASC in Sydney

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 Sydney
Asked by Eve Farkas from AUSTRALIA | Jan. 25, 2024 16:52Reply
where are the places in sydney to apply for tourist visa
Answers (2)
Answered by Eric | Jan. 25, 2024 21:59
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You should apply from China Visa Application Service Centre at Level 1,140 William Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011. Good luck~
Answered by Eve Farkas | Jan. 26, 2024 07:24
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Are there any representatives closer then CBD
Asked by Nasar Ud Din from PAKISTAN | Nov. 20, 2023 04:04Reply
Visa information
Hello Everyone. I need information do I need a transit visa while travelling through china Beijing airport to Pakistan with layover of up to 6 hours with Pakistani passport ? I’m student in Australia.
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Answered by James | Nov. 21, 2023 19:15
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Generally, you are eligible for the 24-hour visa-free transit.
Asked by Mathew from AUSTRALIA | Sep. 04, 2023 22:56Reply
Travel Permit
Hi, i need to get my child a travel permit, how long is the turn around time for this and is there a rush service?
Answers (3)
Answered by Holly | Sep. 05, 2023 00:01
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Do you mean a China visa? It usually takes 4 working days after all documents are submitted. The rush service takes 2-3 working days.
Answered by Mathew | Sep. 05, 2023 04:06
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No, so china requires my son to obtain a travel permit not a visa for entry and exit from the country.
Answered by James | Sep. 05, 2023 18:46
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Hi, Mathew, a travel permit generally requires the same time with a visa, 4 working days.
Asked by Cheok Tin from AUSTRALIA | Aug. 17, 2023 12:50Reply
Australian PR expiring Feb24
Hello, my Australian PR expires next year Feb24 but I am traveling to China in Nov23. Do I need to renew my PR first before applying for China Visa?
Answers (1)
Answered by Harry | Aug. 17, 2023 23:59
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Well, it is better to renew it first.
Asked by Shiqi Chen from AUSTRALIA | Jun. 12, 2023 19:10Reply
Updating my expired China passport
I would like to renew my China passport from Australia. Am I able to go to the China Consulate in Sydney, Australia straight. Do I need booking and what documents would I need before arriving to the consulate.
Answers (3)
Answered by Fiona | Jun. 12, 2023 23:32
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You can download “中国领事”APP to renew it directly.
Answered by Mark | Jul. 09, 2023 02:06
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How much to renew china passport
Answered by Lydon | Jul. 09, 2023 19:45
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It costs CNY120, about AUD25 at the time of written.
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