Consul General: Mr. Ren Gongping
Address: Level 9, 79 Adelaide St., Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12126, George Street Brisbane QLD 4003, Australia
Tel: +61-7-32106509
Fax: +61-7-32106517
Email: chinaconsul_bri_au@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://brisbane.china-consulate.org/eng 
Visa Office
Tel: +61-7-32106509-206 (Manual Service)
+61-7-32106509-1 (Answer-phone in Chinese)
+61-7-32106509-2 (Answer-phone in English)
Fax: +61-7-30128096
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays) Consular District: Queensland
Information of Sections of Chinese Consulate in Brisbane
| Offices | Telephone | Fax |
| Consular Protection Office | +61-7-32106509-215 Emergent Call: +61-7-0410657178 | +61-7-30128096 |
| Office of Consular and Overseas Chinese Affaire | +61-7-32106509-234 | |
| Economic & Commercial Counselor's Office | +61-7-32106509-211 | +61-7-30030668 |
| Administrative Office | +61-7-32106509-232 | +61-7-32106517 |
| Educational Office | +61-7-32106509-228 | |
| Political and Press Office | +61-7-32106509-230 | |
| Protocol Office | +61-7-32106509-231 | |
| Science & Technology Office | +61-7-32106509-227 |
Important Notes for Visa Applicants
1. The visa fee is paid when you pick up your visa. The consulate only accepts Cash, Bank Check or Money Order as means of payment. The Payee should be 'Chinese Consulate in Brisbane'.
2. If you want to apply for Chinese visa by mailing, you should satisfy the following requirements.
a. You are residents of Queensland.
b. You must use Express Mail, Registered Mail, DHL or TNT to send applications to Chinese consulate in Brisbane.
c. The required documents for applying a visa should be complete.
d. The self-addressed, pre-paid return envelope with enough postage should be provided. The SENDER on the envelope is your address and name instead of Chinese Consulate. It also should use Express Mail, Registered Mail, DHL or TNT.
e. All payments should be paid by Bank Check or Money Order if you apply for a visa by mailing. The payee is 'Chinese Consulate in Brisbane'.
f. The processing time of applications by mailing is normally 5-6 working days. The expedited service is not available for applications by mailing.
g. After 10 working days of sending application, you don't receive your passport or visa. Therefore, you can send fax (your name, birthday, the date of sending, passport number) to the consulate for inquiring about your visa.
h. One package contains not more than 4 passports.
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Travelers' Voices on China Consulate in Brisbane
1.
Nov. 5,2009 06:23 Reply
Mr.Ash(KSA) said:
I'm not from south Korea!!!
Nov. 5,2009 22:56
Mr.Dominic replied:
Then, where are you from? You know the visa policies are different from different nationalities.
Nov. 7,2009 22:19
Mrs.Ash(ksa) replied:
Hi Dominic,
I'm from Saudi Arabia (KSA)..would you be able to help asap. Tomorrow I have an exam from 9am-12 noon. I wont be able to call the consulate and I think every minute matters. As I've mentioned before, I contacted the immigration department at the Hong Kong international airport and they are the one told me to apply for a visa for my baby,she has a travel pass but not a passport, is it possible to apply for the visa or we've to sort it out when we go there?? please my flight is on the 20th of Nov. cheerio,Ash
Nov. 8,2009 02:53
Mr.John Nash(USA) replied:
Photocopy of the applicant's travel document containing personal particulars, date of issue, date of expiry and/or details of any re-entry visa held (if applicable) is Ok for Hong Kong visa application, please submit visa application to the Chinese embassy or consulate as soon as possible.
2.
Nov. 4,2009 22:08 Reply
Mrs.Ash(KSA) said:
Hi Mr.Madison,
I have tried this number so badly. I really need to get in contact with someone asap, my flight is in 10 days!! I'm so worry and can't sleep. If you know any emails or contact numbers other than those on the website. BTW, is it a chinese holiday ? in November?
please let me know I don't want to cause troubles to my kids in Hong Kong!!
Thanks for replying :)
Nov. 5,2009 04:15
Mr. Justin replied:
South Korea passport holders are exempt from visa to Hk for 90 days.
3.
Nov. 4,2009 17:40 Reply
Mrs.Ash(KSA) said:
Hi there,
I was trying very hard to contact the chinese consulate but no one answer , and the naswer machine speakes in mandarine which means that I dont understand anything (><)
However, I have a special circumstances, and need to talk to someone who is able to help me. we usually go to Hong Kong without any visa but my baby has a travel pass and they told me we can't enter Hong Kong with her unless we apply for a visa. May I ask please what should I do. The reason why we are having transit in Hong Kong is because I have 2 special need daughters and it is very dangerous for them to travel by plane more than 7 hours due to the possibility they might have seizures which con not be treated in the plane, therefore, the neurologist always ask to give them a rest in the middle way which is Hong Kong this time, We booked the flight on the 20th Nov, so please I really need a quick respond. the Hong Kong internation airport people told me to talk to the consulate in order to apply for my baby a visa. can you tell me the numbers that I have to contact asap and when please? bensiana@gmail.com
Nov. 4,2009 20:39
Mr.Madison replied:
Try the contact on the official website of the China Consulate in Brisbane below:
http://brisbane.china-consulate.org/eng/lsfw/t401000.htm
4.
Nov. 3,2009 03:11 Reply
Mr.hang(italy) said:
hey I have a italian passport living in australia for study and I would like to know if it's possible to the get back my visa in just the same day as I give the application to them them. If it is ok then I would just go to brisbane for only one day and then come back to port douglas. Also because I'm going to china in june, if it possible to apply for my visa now? or does it have to be 1-2 months before departing? thank you so much
Nov. 3,2009 20:04
Ms.HELPER(Canada) replied:
The embassy do provide same days service, but you will have to pay additional fees.
If you will travel China in June, it is too early to apply for the visa now, you should apply for the visa one month before your trip.
5.
Oct. 18,2009 20:18 Reply
Mr.Vajta(queensland) said:
Dear Mr. Cheney,
I had the privilege to get an useful help from you last time. May I ask for your help again? I simply cannot reach the Consulate on the give numbers.
I am Gabor Vajta, Cairns resident, Professor of JCU, Australian Citizen. I submitted my visa application ten days ago with invitation letter, itinerary for 26th November, money order, etc. in a registered letter ten days ago. I have to pay my airline ticket TODAY, otherwise I will loose opportunity to travel to China.
I tried to call the consulate but cannot pass through the Chinese autoresponse.
I would need an assurance that my visa will be provided and sent to me to arrive in a few days, definitely Friday, or I have to cancel this trip and a most important scientific collaboration will get also cancelled.
I ask for your prompt help to be able to proceed.
Thanks in advance,
Gabor Vajta
Oct. 18,2009 22:46
Mrs.Carol replied:
After 10 working days of sending application, you don't receive your passport or visa. Therefore, you can send fax (your name, birthday, the date of sending, passport number) to the consulate for inquiring about your visa. The telephone is very hard to get through.
But I will also tell you one bad thing, as I know, The Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane does NOT take any responsibility for the loss or damage of documents sent to it or returned by postal or courier services.
Oct. 18,2009 22:49
Mrs.Carol replied:
For applications lodged by post, an additional fee of A0 applies for each package which contains no more than four (4) passports. Do you also write visa fee and the A$ 10 on a cheque.
6.
Oct. 14,2009 18:44 Reply
Mrs.Queensland(Australia) said:
Hi, I am having the same trouble as ms annoyed. I cant get through to the consulate by phone either. It doesnt matter which extension number I press it just speaks to me in Chinese and hangs up. I tried 1,2 and 206. It is rather frustrating as my flights are coming up soon and I need to get the visa finished. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks
Oct. 14,2009 22:31
Mr.Carl replied:
I'm afrqaid the quickest and most effective way is to go to the consualte in person.
Oct. 14,2009 23:43
Mrs.Queensland(Australia) replied:
Oh really?? well I cant as I live in north Queensland. Guess I have to keep trying to ring them. Thanks.
Oct. 15,2009 01:06
Mrs.Darcy replied:
Mrs. Queensland, you can get some general info. from the official website of the Chinese Consulate below:
http://brisbane.china-consulate.org/eng/lsfw/qz/
7.
Oct. 12,2009 19:58 Reply
Mr.Christian(Australia) said:
Hi
A group of 4 of us are heading to Beijing in November. We've decided to catch the train down to Hong Kong and fly out of Hong Kong to Bangkok for another part of our trip. Part of the visa requirements is to provide itinerary to show exitting China. Unfortunately we are exiting China by train (To HK)which we are unable to get ticket for we arrive. Will it be ok to show our flight exiting HK instead of mainland China?
Oct. 13,2009 02:26
Mrs.Jennifer replied:
I think it will do, but it depends on the China embassy finally.
8.
Oct. 6,2009 19:21 Reply
Ms.Annoyed(Australia) said:
This is by far the worst service I have ever had to endure!
I can not believe how hard it is to talk to someone regarding Visa application.
Oct. 8,2009 02:09
Mr.Mable(Australia) replied:
When do you call the consualte? The Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane will be closed for the Chinese National Day and Mid-Autumn Day on 1st October(Thursday), 2nd October(Friday), 5th October(Monday) and 6th October(Tuesday) and resume office on 7th October(Wednesday).
9.
Oct. 5,2009 01:07 Reply
Mr.Vajta(Australia) said:
Dear Mr. Cheney,
Based on your information I wish to apply for a single entry visa. Unfortunately your letter did not contain any information regarding the price of the single entry visa. Additionally, there was an error at the edition of the price: is it ten dollars?
Thanks for your answer in advance,
Gabor Vajta
Oct. 5,2009 22:55
Mr.Helper replied:
the fee for single-entry visa is 40 Australian dollars, the handling service fee is 10 Australian dollars for each package which contains no more than four (4) passports. You should pay 50 Australian dollars in total.
10.
Sep. 29,2009 00:04 Reply
Mr.Gabor Vajta(Australia) said:
Dear Ms. Brenda, I send this inquiry on the basis of the information of the Brisbane Consulate homepage, just at the same homepage where your answer has occurred. See the evidence (copy of the homepage:)
"...2. If you want to apply for Chinese visa by mailing, you should satisfy the following requirements.
a. You are residents of Queensland.
b. You must use Express Mail, Registered Mail, DHL or TNT to send applications to Chinese consulate in Brisbane.
c. The required documents for applying a visa should be complete.
d. The self-addressed, pre-paid return envelope with enough postage should be provided. The SENDER on the envelope is your address and name instead of Chinese Consulate. It also should use Express Mail, Registered Mail, DHL or TNT.
e. All payments should be paid by Bank Check or Money Order if you apply for a visa by mailing. The payee is 'Chinese Consulate in Brisbane'.
f. The processing time of applications by mailing is normally 5-6 working days. The expedited service is not available for applications by mailing.
g. After 10 working days of sending application, you don't receive your passport or visa. Therefore, you can send fax (your name, birthday, the date of sending, passport number) to the consulate for inquiring about your visa.
h. One package contains not more than 4 passports."
So, could you give me an accurate and responsible information how much should I pay for a single entry visa or multiple entry visa (in one year)?
Sep. 29,2009 01:27
Mr.Cheney replied:
Mr.Gabor Vajta, firstly, I would to cklear that a single China visa is valid for 3 months only. If you wat to apply for a visa for one year, you should apply for a multiple entry visa.
The visa fee of a multi-entry visa for one year is AUD 120 and the handling fee for th mail service is 0.00 per package(maximum 4 passports per package).
Meanwhile, please be advised that if you choose to pay by credit card, a surcharge of A will be added to the total amount less than A00, or A.5 or the amount more than A00.