Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne

Australian citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

For matters it cannot handle, the Chinese embassy in Canberra (463 km) is responsible. The Chinese consulate general in Melbourne is one of 8 missions of China in Australia. Consulates: Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Camperdown and Brisbane. Australia in turn has 3 missions in China, its embassy being in Beijing.

About the Chinese consulate general in Melbourne

It appears in official lists as Consulate General of China in Melbourne. The head of mission on record is Fang Xinwen. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

Address and contact

Address: Irving Road 75-77, 3142 Melbourne. The record for the Chinese consulate general in Melbourne includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

Chinese citizens travelling to Australia

Chinese citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

When the Chinese consulate general in Melbourne is closed

The Chinese consulate general in Melbourne 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 consulate general in Melbourne

Current procedures for the Chinese consulate general in Melbourne, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.