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China Consulate in Sydney, Australia

Procedure for Application at CVASC/by Post
Visa Fees

Consul General: Mr. Zhou Limin
Address: 39 Dunblane Street, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
Tel: +61-2-85958002
Fax: +61-2-85958021
Office Hours: 08:30-12:00, 14:00-17:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Website: http://sydney.china-consulate.org/eng/

Consular Office of Chinese Consulate in Sydney

Tel: +61-2-85958002 (Manual Phone 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00, Mon.-Fri.)
+61-2-85958000 (Auto Answer)
Fax: +61-2-85958021
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Consular District: New South Wales

Map of Chinese Consulate in Sydney

Transportation: Take Bus No. 412, 413, 435, 436, 437, 438, 440 or 461 and get off at Missenden Rd.

Important Notice

Ordinary applicants are kindly requested to go to CVASC to submit the application. CVASC also collects visa fees and returns processed applications on behalf of the Consulate General. A service fee will be charged. The Consulate General does not accept applications from ordinary passport holders.

Applicants who hold Diplomatic, Service or Official passport, or who apply for Hong Kong visa/entry permit, or who apply for Chinese passport/travel document, or who apply for authentication/notarization should still submit the application directly to the Consulate General .

Detailed information about the CVASC:
Address: Level 1, 140 William Street, Woolloomooloo，Sydney, NSW 2011
Nearest Subway Station: Kings Cross Station
Bus Routes: 324, 325, L24 (Williams St at Bourke St Bus Station)
Mailing address: P.O. Box 20516, World Square, NSW 2002 (for receiving mail application only)
Tel: +61-2-94758800
Fax: +61-2-94758899
E-mail: sydcenter@visaforchina.org
Business Hours: 09:00-15:00, Monday-Friday (submit you application before 12:00 noon for rush service)

2023 Holiday Schedule of CVASC in Sydney

Festival	Date	Day
New Year's Day	January 2	Monday
Chinese New Year	January 23 - 25	Monday - Wednesday
Australia Day	January 26	Thursday
Easter Day	April 7, April 10	Friday, Monday
Anazc Day	April 25	Tuesday
International Labor Day	May 1	Monday
King's Birthday	June 12	Monday
Mid-Autumn Day	September 29	Friday
Chinese National Day	October 2 - 4	Monday - Wednesday
Christmas Day	December 25 - 26	Monday - Tuesday

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- Last updated on Sep. 05, 2023 by Brenda Lian -

Questions & Answers on China Consulate in Sydney

Asked by Mathew from AUSTRALIA | Sep. 04, 2023 22:56

Travel Permit

Hi, i need to get my child a travel permit, how long is the turn around time for this and is there a rush service?

Answers (3)

Answered by Holly | Sep. 05, 2023 00:01

Do you mean a China visa? It usually takes 4 working days after all documents are submitted. The rush service takes 2-3 working days.

Answered by Mathew | Sep. 05, 2023 04:06

No, so china requires my son to obtain a travel permit not a visa for entry and exit from the country.

Answered by James | Sep. 05, 2023 18:46

Hi, Mathew, a travel permit generally requires the same time with a visa, 4 working days.

Asked by Cheok Tin from AUSTRALIA | Aug. 17, 2023 12:50

Australian PR expiring Feb24

Hello, my Australian PR expires next year Feb24 but I am traveling to China in Nov23. Do I need to renew my PR first before applying for China Visa?

Answers (1)

Answered by Harry | Aug. 17, 2023 23:59

Well, it is better to renew it first.

Asked by Shiqi Chen from AUSTRALIA | Jun. 12, 2023 19:10

Updating my expired China passport

I would like to renew my China passport from Australia. Am I able to go to the China Consulate in Sydney, Australia straight. Do I need booking and what documents would I need before arriving to the consulate.

Answers (3)

Answered by Fiona | Jun. 12, 2023 23:32

You can download “中国领事”APP to renew it directly.

Answered by Mark | Jul. 09, 2023 02:06

How much to renew china passport

Answered by Lydon | Jul. 09, 2023 19:45

It costs CNY120, about AUD25 at the time of written.

Asked by Joanne from AUSTRALIA SYDNEY | May. 03, 2023 18:32

2 days stopover in Hong Kong and 1 day in Taipei

Do I need to apply visa?

Answers (1)

Answered by Andrew | May. 04, 2023 01:18

No, you don't need any visa and you can stay over less than 90 days in both two cities.

Asked by Kayla Galiczewski from UNITED STATES | Apr. 10, 2023 08:16

China Visa

Good Afternoon,

I am inquiring for someone who is an Australian Citizen currently residing in the United States and wants to go to China later next week. They would need a visa but how would I obtain that since they are currently not in Australia? Is there a way to expedite it online? Thanks in advance for your help!

Answers (1)

Answered by Olivia | Apr. 11, 2023 19:23

If they are in US, then they need to apply from China embassy or consulate in US, by showing their residence permit in US. In principle, all applicants should be in the country where they submit the application.