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China Visa Application Procedure and Fee

Great new! China grants Australian citizens a 15-day visa-free entry from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025. Since Nov. 30, 2024, the visa-free stay has been extended to 30 days and exchange visits are also allowed.

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Procedure of Application at CVASC

1. Complete the Application Form on the CVASC's web, print it out, and sign it;
2. Obtain queue number upon arrival at the center and submit your application when your number is called;
3. Pick up your visa on the collection day and pay the fees.

Application by post is available only at the visa centers in Canberra, Melbourne and Perth.

Visa Fees (AUD)

Australian citizens

Types	Regular	Express	Rush
Single Entry	45	75	95
Double Entry	68	98	118
6-month Multi-Entry	90	120	140
12-month Multi-Entry	135	165	185

US citizens

Types	Regular	Express	Rush
Single / Double / Multiple Entries	210	240	260

Canadians

Types	Regular	Express	Rush
Single / Double / Multiple Entries	75	105	125

Argentina

Types	Regular	Express	Rush
Single / Double / Multiple Entries	150	180	200

Brazil

Types	Regular	Express	Rush
Single / Double / Multiple Entries	139	169	189

Panama

Types	Regular	Express	Rush
Single / Double / Multiple Entries	64	94	114

Citizens of Other Countries

Types	Regular	Express	Rush
Single Entry	38	68	88
Double Entry	57	87	107
6-month Multi-Entry	75	105	125
12-month Multi-Entry	113	143	163

The fees listed above are the visa fees charged by the embassy or the consulate.

Service Fee of the CVASC (Tax Included)

Services	Fees
Regular	49.5
Express Level 2	77
Expres Level 1	99
Postal	71.5

The total fee applicants need to pay is the visa fee plus the service fee of the CVASC.

Note:

1. Regular service takes 4 working days; express service takes 3 working days; and rush service takes 2 working days. And postal service takes 10 working days.
2. All the visa centers accept debit and credit cards (VISA, Master or UnionPay).

- Last updated on Dec. 03, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on China Visa Application Procedure and Fee

Asked by Susan Cheng from AUSTRALIA | Sep. 29, 2024 20:41

Does the Sydney Office provide a postal service for visa applications? I live in regional NSW.

Does the Sydney Office provide a postal service for visa applications or do I need to apply in person? I live in regional NSW and can't find much information about how to apply by post online.

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Oct. 07, 2024 19:24

Sorry the post service is suspended and you need to apply in person.

Asked by Andrew from AUSTRALIA | Jul. 30, 2024 18:24

15 day visa free travel

Is there any update as to when this will commence for Australian visitors to China?

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Jul. 31, 2024 18:47

The 15-day visa free has been effective for Australian citizens since July 1, 2024.

Asked by helen.batt from AUSTRALIA | Jun. 24, 2024 16:20

When will we no longer require a visa as an Australian travelling to china

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | Jun. 24, 2024 22:39

The official hasn't announce the time, but it won't take too long.

Asked by steven weeks from AUSTRALIA | Apr. 28, 2024 14:06

chinese visa

im finding it very hard too fill out the chinese form on line ,,i live in muswellbrook N.S.W. would you know anyone close too muswellbrook or sydney that would help me thank you,,,,

Answers (1)

Answered by Marcy | Apr. 28, 2024 23:44

You can view the website visaforchina.cn to see the sample application form for reference.

Asked by Ruth Mitchell from AUSTRALIA | Apr. 04, 2024 21:59

We are in Tasmania, Australia. Do we use Melbourne office?

Answers (3)

Answered by Lori | Apr. 07, 2024 01:24

Yes.

Answered by Ruth Mitchell | Jun. 17, 2024 15:48

Can we get a visa through the Melbourne office by post?

Answered by Lori | Jun. 17, 2024 19:59

You need to contact the visa office in advance to see if they can provide post-application service for you as some citizens in Tasmania can enjoy the service but not all. If not available, the office also have post-back service and you need to submit application in person to the office.