Visa Application Form of People's Republic of China (Form V2011A)  Visa Application Form of People's Republic of China (Form V2011B)  Requirements for China Visa Application         Procedure and Fee for China Visa Application

Ambassador: Mr. Chen Yuming
Address: 15 Coronation Drive, Yarralumla, ACT2600, Canberra, Australia 
Tel: +61-2-62734780
Fax: +61-2-62735848 
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: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)

 Consular Districts of Chinese Embassy/Consulate in Australia

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

 Important Notice about the Operation of Chinese Visa Application Service Center
The demand for Chinese visas has grown rapidly in recent years in Australia. To provide a better service for visa applicants, the General Consulates of China in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, following the success of the visa centers of other countries, have introduced the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC). CVASC is responsible for accepting visa applications of ordinary passport holders for visiting mainland China, collecting visa fees on behalf of the General Consulates and returning passports.

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

Detailed information about the CVASC:
Sydney
Address: Level 5, 299 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW 2000;
Tel: +61-2-94758800;
Fax: +61-2-92612088;
Website: http://www.visaforchina.org/SYD_EN/
E-mail: sydcenter@visaforchina.org
Mailing address: PO Box 20516 World Squre NSW 2002.

Melbourne
Address:PART Ground Floor, 570 ST Kilda Rd., Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
Mailing Address: :P.O. Box 7227, ST Kilda Rd., Melbourne, VIC 8004
Tel:+61-3-9937-2308 
Fax:+61-3-9937-2338 
E-mail:melcenter@visaforchina.org  
Website:  http://www.visaforchina.org/MEL_EN/

Brisbane
Address: PART level 4, 140 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000;
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12545 George Street, QLD 4003
Tel: +61-7-3031-6300
Fax: +61-7-3221-9388
Email: bnecenter@visaforchina.org
Website: http://www.visaforchina.org/BNE_EN/

  Major China Visa Types & Requirements

Different Types of China Visa	Purpose
Tourist/Family Visit Visa (L)	L visa is issued to a foreign citizen who comes to China for tourist purpose, family visit or other personal affairs.
Business Visa (F)	F visa is issued to a foreign citizen who is invited to China for visit, research, lecture, business, exchanges in the fields of science, technology, education, culture and sports, or attending various kinds of trade fairs or exhibitions, or short-term study, intern practice for a period of less than six months.
Work Visa (Z)	Z visa is issued to a foreign citizen who comes to China to work and his or her accompanying family members, or who is to give commercial performances, implement aid or cooperative projects in China.
Student Visa (X)	X visa is issued to a foreign citizen who comes to China for the purpose of study, advanced study or intern practice for a period of six or more months.
Transit Visa (G)	G visa is issued to a foreign citizen who is to transit through China on his or her way to a third country (or region).
Hong Kong SAR Visa & Macao SAR Visa	1. Australian 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. Australian citizens are exempt from Macao Visa for up to 30 days.

 Procedure for China Visa Application at CVASC in Australia            Visa Fees

 2012 Holiday Schedule of Chinese Embassy in Canberra 

Festival	Date	Day
New Year's Day	January 2	Monday
Chinese Spring Festival	January 23, 24, 25	Monday - Wednesday
Australia Day	January 26	Thursday
Easter Day	April 9	Monday
Anazc Day	April 25	Wednesday
International Labor Day	May 1	Tuesday
Queen's Birthday	June 11	Monday
Chinese National Day	October 1, 2, 3	Monday - Wednesday
Family and Community Fun Day	October 8	Monday
Christmas Day	December 24, 25, 26	Monday - Wednesday

Note: The holiday schedule for Chinese embassy/consulates/CVASC may be different.

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

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