Consul General: Mr. Liang Shugen
Address: 75-77 Irving Road, Toorak, VIC 3142, Melbourne
Tel: +61-3-98246450
Fax: +61-3-98220320
Email: chinaconsul_mel_au@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://melbourne.china-consulate.org/eng/
Office Hours: 08:30-12:30, 14:00-17:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Visa Office
Address: 534 Toorak Road, Toorak VIC 3142, Melbourne
Tel: +61-3-98220604, 98043683
Fax: +61-3-98220606
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays) Consular Districts: Victoria, Tasmania Information of Sections of Chinese Consulate in Melbourne
| Office | Contact Information |
| Administrative & Protocol Office | Tel: +61-3-98220604, 98220605 Fax: +61-3-98220320, 98229566 |
| Cultural Office | Tel: +61-3-98221249 |
| Economic & Commercial Office | Tel: +61-3-98220710, 98229415 Fax: +61-3-98220329 Website: http://melbourne.mofcom.gov.cn/ |
| Educational & Technological Office | Address: 2 Redcourt Avenue, Armadale, Vic 3143 Tel: +61-3-95092788 Fax: +61-3-95099600 |
Holiday Schedule of Chinese Consulate in Melbourne in 2009
| Festival | Date | Day |
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Thursday |
| Australia Day | January 26 | Monday |
| Chinese Spring Festival | January 27 – 29 | Tuesday - Thursday |
| Labor Day | March 9 | Monday |
| Tomb-Sweeping Day | April 6 | Monday |
| Good Friday | April 10 | Friday |
| Easter Day | April 13 | Monday |
| International Labor Day | May 1 | Friday |
| Dragon Boat Festival | May 29 | Friday |
| Queen's Birthday | June 8 | Monday |
| Chinese National Day & Mid-autumn Festival | October 1 – 6 | Thursday – Tuesday |
| Melbourne Cup Day | November 3 | Tuesday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 – 28 | Friday – Monday |
Notes for Visa Applicants
1. The regular processing time of a visa is four working days, for example, if you submit your application on Monday, you can pick up a visa on Thursday.
2. When you pick up your visa, please show your 'Pink Receipt' and pay by Cash, Company Check, Bank Check or Money Order. The payee should be 'Chinese Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Melbourne'.
3. Visa fees consist of Regular Visa Fee, Expedited Service Fee and Handling Service Fee. Applications by post/mail should enclose required documents and self-addressed, pre-paid return envelope with enough postage. Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China
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Travelers' Voices on China Consulate in Melbourne
1.
Nov. 10,2009 01:18 Reply
Mr.Woods(Australia) said:
Hello
Do i need a return ticket upon entering China. I currently have a one way ticket
Nov. 10,2009 04:44
Mr.Anthony replied:
yes, you need a return ticket to apply for the China visa.
2.
Nov. 8,2009 19:41 Reply
Mr.Arnell(Australia) said:
I just arrived back too Australia from china and will be going back to China on the 18th of November. My F visa expires on the 1st of December. Is it possible to extend my visa here in Australia??
Nov. 9,2009 20:19
Ms.HELPER(Canada) replied:
Yes, you can apply for a new China visa from the China Embassy or Consulate in Austalia.
3.
Nov. 8,2009 17:24 Reply
Mrs.Murray(Australia) said:
Hi,my daughter will be in China visiting us during the summer uni break. She has a mult L 6 month visa she will arrive Beijing 28 Nov, then we are going to Seoul from 19-26 Dec then she will re-enter China on 26 Dec and stay with us until 7 Feb in Shenyang. Just want to double check that there will be no probs re-entering on L visa after only 7 days departing China. thanks for your help
Nov. 9,2009 04:44
Mr.Peter replied:
There is no problem for her re-entry into China if her multiple entry visa is still valid. Please see the last date of entry before on her visa, if the visa expires before 26 Dec, she can't use it to re-enter China.
4.
Nov. 5,2009 22:26 Reply
Mr.Grace(Australia) said:
Dear Sir
I currently hold a 12 month Multi Entryvisa which I use for buisness in Xiamen, Fujian Province.
I note that the longest I can stay in China is 30 days at any one visit.
My contacts/coleauges in Xiamen are keen for me to stay longer on my visits to China as our mutual businesss involve a lot of travel to Stone Quarries , Factories etc.
Is there a temporary Residents Visa or some such which would enable me to stay longer than 30 days in your Magnificent Country!
Kind Regards
GEORGE K. GRACE (CEO Guild Masonry Pty. Ltd.)www.guildmasonry.com
George Grace
Nov. 6,2009 01:41
Mr.Giles replied:
If the China embassy only grant you 30 days duration for each entry on your visa, you will be only allowed stay for 30 days, but you may apply for extension of duration from the local public security bureau.
Nov. 6,2009 02:55
Ms.BJLEEO(China) replied:
If most of the time you stay in Xianmen, you can simply go to Jinmen for the exit and re-entry purpose (border between China mainland and Taiwan). It is just like that you can go to Hongkong for the exit and re-entry purpose. With the new ENTRY stamp, another 30 days can be re-activated. It is quite close and easy to do it in Xiamen.
Nov. 6,2009 05:45
Mr.abc(macau) replied:
Hello: The school should assist you in making you work visa. If they do not, then they are not serious about getting you a work visa and having work there legally. Be very careful of these schools. The often promise to assist you with work visas but they don't and before long you are working illegally. China is really cracking down on schools and teachers working on L visas and F visas....beware
5.
Oct. 27,2009 18:41 Reply
Mr.Evans(Australia) said:
Hello, I live in Hobart. I need to get a visa application for china. I leave on the 14th November. Should I post my application to you in Melbourne or is it better to post it to Canberra?
Thanks
Oct. 27,2009 21:43
Mr.Brant replied:
if you are leave in Victoria or Tasmania, you can just apply for the visa from the China Cosulate in Melbourne.
6.
Oct. 27,2009 17:17 Reply
Mr.Terry(Australia) said:
My wife is a chinese citizen and has a permant visa to live australia and she needs to have her chinese passport renewed. What does she need to do ...thanks
Oct. 27,2009 21:42
Mr.Boris replied:
She can contact the China emabssy in Australia or the local China Consulate for help.
7.
Oct. 25,2009 21:00 Reply
Mrs.Christerson(Australia) said:
Hi there, I am travelling to Hong Kong on 12th November, returning to Melbourne on 20th November. I would like to do a day trip to China. I have downloaded the visa application from your website - if I bring application in tomorrow (27th Oct) will this be long enough? Plus, how much does a visa cost?? Thank you
Oct. 26,2009 05:03
Ms.Alice replied:
Yes, it is long enough for the visa processing. It takes 4 working days for the process. A single entry tourist visa costs 40 Australian dollars.
8.
Oct. 25,2009 14:16 Reply
Ms.Linda(Australia) said:
Hi,
My chinese passport is going to expire on 23rd of December 2009, I have submited my passport to visa office in Melbourne to renewal last Wednesday(21st of OCT)and been told there is 14 days for procedual. I have airticket on 28th of Oct. How can I do? Thanks!
Oct. 26,2009 04:35
Mr.Sam replied:
There is no other options for you, you have to wait for your new passport. It's your fault, you apply for renewal of passport so late. Only 2 days before the expiration of your passport.
9.
Oct. 19,2009 01:23 Reply
Mrs.adriana(Australia) said:
Hi
I have residence chinese visa. it will expire on the 6 of nov. I'm in Ausytralia and will travel on the 3 of nov back to Beijing. Will i have any problem because my visa expire soon after i get there. My husband is working in Beijing; so the idea is to apply again for a residence.
Oct. 19,2009 03:05
Mr.Helper replied:
What's meaning of residence Chinese visa? do you mean the temporary residence permit on your passport? You can apply for a new visa as soon as you arrive in Beijing. You can apply for a work visa as the accompanying member of your husband or tourist visa for the purpose of visiting family members.
10.
Oct. 15,2009 04:55 Reply
Mrs.Murray(Australia) said:
can you pls help me. my daughter will be joining us for the long summer hols (she is a student) and we are applying for a 6 month multiple entry visa for her. My husband and I have resident visas until April 7 2010 then they will be renewed again for 1- 3 years. I know he has to write an invitation letter for her and send copies of resident visa etc but we are planning to go to Seoul for Xmas so she arrives Beijing 20 Nov we go to Seoul 19 Dec for 7 days and then return to Shenyang. Is this OK to do and then we want to take her to HongKong for a few days then back to Shenyang. she has a return ticket to OZ for 7 Feb 2010 and I have already the Seoul ticket. We are all Australian passport holders hope you can answer this for me thanks Liz
Oct. 15,2009 20:34
Mr.Dave replied:
lets's confirm your daughter's itinerary firstly:
Australia-Beijing-Seoul-Shenyang-Hong Kong-Shenyang?
Oct. 16,2009 01:34
Mrs.Murray(Australia) replied:
Dear Mr Dave
Yes, but not sure about HK if she can stay in Shenyang after Seoul as looking and is quite a short time. If we return to Shenyang 26 Dec does she then only have another 30 days in China before she has to exit or can we extent it until 7 Feb 2010? tks for your help
Oct. 16,2009 04:30
Mr.Armstrong replied:
I think your daughter need to apply for a multiple entry China L tourist visa.