Chinese Embassy in Canberra
Embassy 
China Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Coronation Drive 15, 2600 Canberra
- Website
- au.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Fax
- +61 2 6273 4878
Head of mission: Liu Jinsong
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 12 September 2026
At Coronation Drive 15, 2600 Canberra, the Chinese embassy in Canberra represents China towards Australia. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 with a midday break. Within 1 km there are 22 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Chinese embassy in Canberra
| Monday | 09:00–12:0014:00–17:30 break 12:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:0014:00–17:30 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:0014:00–17:30 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:0014:00–17:30 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:0014:00–17:30 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in China
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New Year's Day
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Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
The Chinese embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 with a midday break.
China visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of Australia
ChinaAustralia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of China
China admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of New Zealand in CanberraCommonwealth Avenue 140, 2600 Canberra
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High Commission of Canada in CanberraCommonwealth Avenue, Canberra ACT, Australia 2600
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in CanberraCommonwealth Avenue 130, 2600 Canberra
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High Commission of Papua New Guinea in CanberraForster Crescent 39-41, Canberra
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High Commission of South Africa in CanberraState Circle, Canberra
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High Commission of Pakistan in CanberraPerth Avenue 4, Canberra
China’s other missions in Australia
- Consulate General of China in Perth
Brown Street 45, 6004 Perth
- Consulate General of China in Adelaide
Fifth Avenue 83, Adelaide
- Consulate General of China in Sydney
Dunblane Street 39, 2050 Sydney
- Consulate General of China in Melbourne
Irving Road 75-77, 3142 Melbourne
- Consulate General of China in Camperdown
39 Dunblane Street, Camperdown NSW 2050
- Consulate General of China in Brisbane
Level 9, 79 Adelaide St., Brisbane QLD 4000
- Consulate of China in Sydney
Dunblane Street 39, Sydney
All missions of China in Australia (8)
Besides the Chinese embassy in Canberra, China has 7 other missions in Australia. Consulates: Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Camperdown and Brisbane. Australia in turn has 3 missions in China, its embassy being in Beijing.
Good to know
About the Chinese embassy in Canberra
It appears in official lists as Embassy of China in Canberra. The head of mission on record is Liu Jinsong.
Address and contact
Address: Coronation Drive 15, 2600 Canberra. The record for the Chinese embassy in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Chinese citizens travelling to Australia
Australia requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
When the Chinese embassy in Canberra is closed
The Chinese embassy in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of China such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Before visiting the Chinese embassy in Canberra
Current procedures for the Chinese embassy in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Chinese embassy in Canberra
The Chinese embassy in Canberra has 22 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Chinese Embassy in Canberra?
The Chinese embassy in Canberra is at Coronation Drive 15, 2600 Canberra.
What are the opening hours of the Chinese Embassy in Canberra?
The Chinese embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 with a midday break.
Is the Chinese Embassy in Canberra open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Chinese embassy in Canberra do not include Saturday.
When is the Chinese Embassy in Canberra closed?
The Chinese embassy in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of China.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for China?
China admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
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