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Australia visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Australia requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at china.embassy.gov.au
Which Australia visa?
Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases
- Fee
- A$250
- Processing time
- No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases
For the tourist visa, Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250, and applications are made on online.immi.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases.
Australian missions in China
- Embassy of Australia in Beijing
Dongzhimenwai Dajie 21, 100600 Beijing
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All missions of Australia in China
Australia has 3 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Australian citizens travelling to China
AustraliaChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of Australia
Travel advice for Australia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from China to Australia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Australia
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Australia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Australia is applied for online on its official government portal; Chinese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Australian citizens travelling to China
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Australia?
Australia requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Australian embassy in China?
The Australian embassy in China is in Beijing; there are also consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou.
How much does the Australia tourist visa cost?
Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250 for the tourist visa. Processing time: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for China?
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Chinese citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Australia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.