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China Consulate in Melbourne, Australia

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Consul General: Mr. Song Yumin
Address: 75-77 Irving Road, Toorak, VIC 3142, Melbourne
Tel: +61-3-98246450
Fax: +61-3-98220606
Email: chinaconsul_mel_au@mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 08:30-12:30, 14:00-17:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Website: http://melbourne.china-consulate.org/eng/

Consular Office of Chinese Consulate in Melbourne

Address: 534 Toorak Road, Toorak VIC 3142, Melbourne
Tel: +61-3-98220604, +61-3-98043683
Fax: +61-3-98246340
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Consular Districts: Victoria, Tasmania

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)

The Centre started its operation in Melbourne from April, 2010. Applications from all ordinary passport holders should be submitted to the CVASC directly. CVASC will also handle applications from the Consulate General and return processed applications.

If you hold Diplomatic/Service/Official Passport, or you want to apply for Hong Kong, Macau Visa/Entry Permit, Chinese Passport, Chinese Travel Permit, Notarization or Authentication, you can still submit application directly to the Consulate in Melbourne.

Detailed information about the CVASC in Melbourne:
Address: Ground Floor, 570 ST Kilda Rd., Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
Nearest Tram Station: Beatrice Street (Moubray St. & St. Kilda Rd.)
Tram Routes: 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67
Tel: +61-3-9937-2308
Fax: +61-3-9937-2337, +61-3-9937-2338
E-mail: melcenter@visaforchina.org
Business Hours: 9:00-15:00 (Monday - Friday)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7227, ST Kilda Rd., Melbourne, VIC 3004

2019 Holiday Schedule of CVASC in Melbourne

Festival	Date	Day
New Year's Day	January 1	Tuesday
Australia Day	January 28	Monday
Chinese New Year	February 4 - 6	Monday - Wednesday
Labor Day (VIC)	March 11	Monday
Good Friday	April 19	Friday
Easter Monday	April 22	Monday
Anzac Day	April 25	Thursday
International Labor Day	May 1	Wednesday
Queen's Birthday	June 10	Monday
Mid-Autumn Festival	September 13	Friday
Friday before the AFL Grand Final	September 27	Friday
Chinese National Day	October 1 - 3	Tuesday - Thursday
Melbourne Cup Day	November 5	Tuesday
Christmas Day	December 25	Wednesday
Boxing Day	December 26	Thursday

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- Last modified on Oct. 31, 2019 -

Questions & Answers on China Consulate in Melbourne

Asked by Amanda McCarthy from AUSTRALIA | Oct. 30, 2019 16:08

Do I need a visa to visit China from Hong long for one day?

Do I need a visa to visit China from hong kong for one day - no nights?

Thank you

Answers (1)

Answered by Shirley from UNITED KINGDOM | Oct. 31, 2019 00:00

You may or may not, depending on your itinerary. See if you can arrange the route like Hong Kong - a mainland city - Macau, to be eligible for the visa-free transit scheme.

Asked by MD from AUSTRALIA | Sep. 29, 2019 22:12

How long does it take to process a visa application

Answers (1)

Answered by Peter from AUSTRALIA | Oct. 07, 2019 19:14

Normally it takes four working days.

Asked by john jackson from 36 | Sep. 28, 2019 23:06

Hi I am a new Zealand citizen permanent resident in Australia

where should I lodge my Visa application to visit China on holiday?

Answers (1)

Answered by Thomas from AUSTRALIA | Sep. 29, 2019 00:26

You should lodge it to the nearest CVASC office in Australia if you are now in Australia.

Asked by john jackson from NZ | Sep. 28, 2019 21:53

visa application

I wish to submit my application for Visa in Melbourne.do need to make an appointment? how do i make an appointment online to submit visa application

Answers (1)

Answered by Billy from AUSTRALIA | Sep. 29, 2019 19:40

John, you don not have to make an appointment. Anyway, if you want, you can make it on the website of the CVASC in Melbourne.