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【NEW】FAQs on Visa-free Entry into China
Q1: Who does not need a visa? A1: Nationals holding valid ordinary passports of 48countries, namely Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands,Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Po
Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam Added to Countries Eligible for 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit and 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Hainan
Effective August 20, 2026, the 240-hour visa-free transit policy and the 30-day visa-free entry policy for Hainan will apply to nationals of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam. Accordingly, the number of countries eligible for the 240-hour visa-free transit policy will rise to 57, while the number of countries
Procedure for the China Online Visa Processing System
Please visit the Chinese Visa Application Service Center website atwww.visaforchina.cn, select "Australia - Melbourne," and enter the web page for Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Melbourne. This web page is intended for ordinary passport holders residing in Victoria, Tasmania, South Austr
Postal Service Checklist
Postal service ONLY apply to theVictoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australiaapplicants who are eligible to the fingerprint exemption policies. For details of the fingerprint exemption policy: (1)"Notice on Fingerprints Collection of Visa Applicants" (2) "Notice on Exempting Fingerprint
Holidays in 2026
Holiday Schedule 2026 of Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Melbourne Date Holiday 1 January (Thu) New Year's Day 26 January (Mon) Australia Day 16-20February (Mon to Fri) Chinese Spring Festival 9 March (Mon) Labour Day (VIC) 3 April (Fri) 6 April (Mon)
Notice on Fingerprints Collection Exemptions for Chinese Visa Applications
To further facilitate visa applications, fingerprints collection will be exempted for eligible Chinesevisaapplicants who apply for short-term visas (stayinChinafornomorethan180days) until December 31, 2026.Applicants for Category D, J1, Q1, S1, X1 and Z visas will still follow a fingerprints collect
The Embassy and Consulates of China in Australia to Reduce Regular Visa Fees
The Embassy and Consulates of China in Australia will continue to reducethe regular visa fees forall foreign travelersto China untilDecember 31, 2026. The visa fee table is as follows: I．Australian citizens（Unit:Australian Dollar） II．Other Country（Unit:Australian Dollar） For details, click.
Apply with Ease | VIP Service Guide
To further enhance the convenience of services for traveling to China and meet your demand for exclusive and efficient visa processing, our center provides the following exclusive VIP services: I. Service package Package 1: One-on-One service in VIP area (Form filling service , no queuing, etc.
Notification on implement online filling of Arrival Card
Effective November 20th, 2025, foreigners may fill in the relevant entry information online before coming to China through NIAs official website, Government Service Platform, NIA 12367 APP and WeChat (Alipay) mini program or by scanning the QR code with mobile phones. Foreigners who cannot fill in t
Notice on the Macao SAR Visa Application Procedure
*Effective immediately, our Center accepts Macao visa applications from applicants located in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia. For the postal application procedures, please click here. At present, citizens of 79 countries and regions, including Australia and New Zealand,