Embassy of China in Canberra
Today 09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:30- Address
- Coronation Drive 15, 2600 Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6286 2465
- Website
- au.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Liu Jinsong
China
Australia
Chinese Embassy & Consulates in Australia
- 1 embassy
- 6 consulates general
- 1 consulate
In Australia, China has an embassy in Canberra, 6 consulates general in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Camperdown and Brisbane and a consulate in Sydney. Australian citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Map: China’s 8 missions in Australia
Map: China’s 8 missions in Australia
Chinese Embassy in Canberra
At Coronation Drive 15, 2600 Canberra, the Chinese embassy represents China towards Australia. The head of mission on record is Liu Jinsong. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Chinese consulates in Australia
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- 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
China also has 6 consulates general in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Camperdown and Brisbane and a consulate in Sydney; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
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
Australian citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Australia’s missions in China
Missions of Australia in China (3)
In return, Australia has 3 missions in China, including its embassy in Beijing.
Good to know
China in Australia
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; 8 of them are in Australia.
Travel to Australia for Chinese citizens
Australia requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Australia, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Chinese missions in Australia are closed
Chinese missions in Australia close on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in Australia?
The Chinese embassy is in Canberra, at Coronation Drive 15, 2600 Canberra.
Does China have consulates in Australia?
Yes, China has 6 consulates general in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Camperdown and Brisbane and a consulate in Sydney.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for China?
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Australia?
Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Does Australia have an embassy in China?
Yes, Australia has its embassy in Beijing, along with 2 other missions in China.