Chinese Embassy in Australia, China Embassy in Canberra

Australia

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Australia

Ambassador: Mr. Zhang Junsai
Address: 15 Coronation Drive, Yarralumla, Canberra, ACT2600
Tel: +61-2-62734780
Fax: +61-2-62734878, 62735189
Email: chinaemb_au@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://au.china-embassy.org/eng/

Consular & Visa Office
Tel: +61-2-62734783, 62737443
Fax: +61-2-62739615
Telephone Inquiry Hours: 14:00-16:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Office Hours: 09:00-12:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays)

Consular Districts: Australian Capital Territory (Canberra District), South Australia, North Territory

Information of Sections of Chinese Embassy in Australia

Office	Contact Information
For Cultural Matters	Address: 6 Terrigal Crescent, O'Malley ACT 2606 Australia Tel: +61-2-62862588, 62862465 Fax: +61-2-62901898
For Economic and Commercial Matters	Address: 15 Coronation Drive, Yarralumla, Canberra, ACT 2600 Tel: +61-2-62734785, 62734780-217 / 299 / 301 Fax: +61-2-62734987 Email: au@mofcom.gov.cn
For Educational Matters	Address: 6 Dalman Crescent, O'Malley, ACT 2606, Canberra Tel: +61-2-62864351 Fax: +61-2-62901652 Email: educhem@webone.com.au
For Parliament Press Matters	Address: 15 Coronation Drive Yarralumla, ACT 2600 Canberra Tel: +61-2-62735842, 62734780-212 Fax: +61-2-62735653
For Press Matters	Fax: +61-2-62731882
For Scientific & Technological Matters	Address: 15 Coronation Drive Yarralumla, ACT 2600 Canberra Tel: +61-2-62734786 Fax: +61-2-62735504 Email: chinast@chineseembassy.org.au

Visa Fees
Please pay by cash, bank check, money order or company check. And the "payee" should be CHINESE EMBASSY IN AUSTRALIA. Personal check, credit card or bank card are not acceptable. All payments should be written in one check or money order. The credit card of the handling charge is AUD 1 if the total amount is less than AUD 100, and AUD 1.5 for the total amount more than AUD 100.

1. Regular Visa Fee per Person

Visa Types	Australian Citizens	American Citizens	Citizens of Other Countries
Single-Entry Visa with 3-month Validity	AUD 40	AUD 155	AUD 50
Double-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity	AUD 60	AUD 155	AUD 75
Multi-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity	AUD 80	AUD 155	AUD 100
Multi-Entry Visa with 12-month Validity	AUD 120	AUD 155	AUD 150

From 1st February, 2009, the visa fees for Australians have been increased to A$40 (single entry), A$60 (double entries), A$80 (multiple entries visa for half a year), A$120 (multiple entries visa for one year) from A$30, A$45, A$60, A$90.

2. Expedited Service Fee per Person
The regular processing time of a visa is 4 working days. For urgent cases, the expedited service is available. Moreover, additional money will be charged as following:

1-2 working days processing (Applications should be submitted between 09:00.-09:30 and visas can be picked up between 11:30-12:00 on the same day)	AUD 50
3 working days processing	AUD 30

3. Handling Service Fee for Application by Mailing
The visa application by mailing is accepted by the embassy. The mail back service is also offered by the embassy. Extra money is charged as following:

Handling Service Fee per Package/Mail

AUD 10

Notes for Visa Applicants by Mailing
1. You live in ACT, South Australia or Northern Territory.
2. You should use DHL, TNT, Registered Mail or Express Mail to send application to Chinese Embassy in Australia. The Mailing Address is Visa Office, Embassy of the People's Republic of China, 15 Coronation Drive, Yarralumla, ACT 2600.
3. The required documents for applying visa must be all offered, such as passport with at least six months of validity and two blank visa pages.
4. A self-addressed, pre-paid return envelope with sufficient postage must be included.
5. The applicant should fill in his/her name and address as the SENDER instead of the Chinese Embassy or Consulate on the return envelope.
6. Please pay by money order or bank check. And write all fees in one money order or check.

Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China

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

Travelers' Voices on China Embassy in Australia

Jun. 30,2009 01:14 Reply

Mrs.LUCY YOU(AUSTRALIA) said:

Hi,
I am a chinese but hold Australian passport. I want to go back to china for working at the early of next year. thus my questions are:
1. what kind of visa shall i need to apply?(Z OR F OR L)
2. the period of validity of Z visa is only 3 months, if i cant find the proper job within 3 months, shall i need to exit the mainland of china (eg, to hong kong) to renew my Zvisa for another 3 months, OR i can apply it at local security Bureau?
3.i heard we only can apply twice for z visa during 1 year in china, is it true??

thanks in advance for a reponse!

Jun. 30,2009 02:45
Mrs.Shawn replied:

Could you please advise if you have Chinese ID card firstly?

Jul. 4,2009 01:02
Ms.lucy(australia) replied:

Mrs Shawn,
what do u mean? i do have chinese id card, but it is in china. could u mean i can use my chinese id card to get job???

Jul. 4,2009 02:14
Ms.Celina(China) replied:

Mrs.Lucy, you need apply for a L visa because now you don't have a job in China. If you want to apply for Z visa, you must have found a job in China and signed a work contract. Please read the information on the website http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/work.htm

Jun. 29,2009 05:11 Reply

Mrs.Williams(Australia) said:

I am travelling to Macau and Hong Kong in 2 weeks time. Should I get a Chinese visa before I leave Australia (Adelaide). I realise it takes 2 weeks. I would like to take a short trip to China from Hong Kong but have not arranged anything yet therefore I do not have the necessary contact details for China.

Jun. 29,2009 20:45
Mrs.Meredith replied:

How long will you stay in Hongkong and Macau? If you haven't fixed your trip to China yet, you can apply for the China visa from the Hk or Macau SAR when you are there.

Jul. 2,2009 07:46
Mrs.Williams(Australia) replied:

Thanks Meredith,
I have crossed my fingers and sent off my passport to Canberra for the visa and hope that it returns before I leave. We will be flying into Bejing from Hong Kong and will do some short trips from there. Hopefully it will all work out. Thanks again.
Jackie

Jun. 30,2009 09:47 Reply

Mr.Curtain(Australia) said:

if i get speed service what time can i collect my aus passport the next day applying for a chinese visa

Jun. 30,2009 23:03
Ms.Vicky replied:

You are possibly to get the visa on the same day, if you an submit your applications in person between 9:00am and 9:30am.

Jun. 30,2009 09:24 Reply

Mr.Curtain(Australia) said:

What documents do I need to obtain a 12 month multi-entry visa for China if I have an australian passport? Also can I get the visa in 1 day?

Jun. 30,2009 23:02
Ms.Vicky replied:

You have to provide the following documents for your application.
1.Applicant's passport with blank pages and at least 6 months validity left before expiration.
2. A truly and completely filled multi-entry visa application form affixed with one passport-sized photo.
3. Invitation letter of your relatives in China.

If you can lodge the applications at the counter by applicant themselves between 9:00am and 9:30am, then you can be picked up between 11:30am and 12:00pm on the same day.

Jun. 25,2009 23:32 Reply

Ms.Pan said:

URGENT - we are Australian fruit exporting company, the manager along with Australian growers are looking at a possible trip to Jiangnan Market in Guangzhou within these 3 days for some gruit arrival quality claims. Please advise if we need to obtain a visa if we are only there for 1~3 days, entering via Hong Kong.

Jun. 26,2009 02:32
Ms.Jean replied:

Yes, you need a visa to Guangzhou.

Jun. 25,2009 20:10 Reply

Ms.Harrington(Australia) said:

Can i get a single entry tourist visa for 60days? I'm an Australian citizen and read that if I apply for a single entry visa, although valid for 3 months it only allows 30 day entry into China.
Can you please advise what is the most appropriate visa for me to apply for.
Thanks

Jun. 26,2009 02:31
Ms.Janet replied:

You mean you want to stay in China for 60 days? A single-entry tourist visa is ok, you can go to the local security bureau(country-above level) to apply for the extenion of duration after enter if you want to stay more than 60 days.

Jun. 25,2009 03:49 Reply

Ms.Kok(Australia) said:

Hello,
I wish to apply to study Mandarin in Shanghai for a year as a 26 year old International student. I want to work in Shanghai when I arrive. Am I allowed to work in China with a student X visa? I also know about the Z work visa but I do not understand how I can obtain the formal Visa Notice from authorized dept of China if I have not found a job before I leave Australia.

Jun. 25,2009 04:42
Mr.Eric replied:

In principle, foreigners with X student visa to China are not allowed to work during the study in China.
You don't need to provide the visa notice if you apply for China X visa.

Jun. 23,2009 20:02 Reply

Mr.Bruce(Australia) said:

I want to go to Shenzehn from Hong Kong, can I get a day visa at the boarder and if I can how much does it cost. Thanks.

Jun. 23,2009 22:36
Ms.Ann replied:

Australia passport holders are free of visa to Hongkong for less than 90 days actually.

Jun. 20,2009 03:55 Reply

Mrs.Florence(Australia) said:

Hello! I plan to go to Beijing with my Chinese friend to go to Beijing in late July. I want to visit many historical places of interest in the city. What type of visa do I need to apply, tourist visa or others? What papers do I need to prepare, when do I need submit application? Who can help me? Your answers will be appreciated.

Jun. 20,2009 04:27
Mr.Robert replied:

You should apply tourist visa with these requirements: your passports with at least 2 blank pages and 6 months validity before expiration, a completely filled visa application form with your real info. and a visa-sized photo attached, two-way air tickets and hotel booking form.
You could apply your visa on month before your departure date. You could contact the Chinese embassy in Australia for help.

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Jun. 19,2009 05:43 Reply

Mr.brett(Australia) said:

hi, i am travelling to beijing than getting on the transiberian railway up to ulaanbaatar then to moscow in 11monthss timw. today i was convicted of driving with a blood alcohol reading of 0.08 this is my first offence in 12 years of driving due to a stupid mistake on my behalf. will this affect my plans of travelling to china as a visitor? thankyou Brett

Jun. 19,2009 22:02
Mr.Mark replied:

It won't affect your visit to China

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