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【NEW】FAQs on Visa-free Entry into China
Q1: Who does the Chinese visa waiver apply to? A1 : Nationals of 47 countries including Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Holland, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland
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
2026 Holiday Schedule
Holiday Schedule 2026 HOLIDAY DATE WEEK DAY New Year's Day 1 January Thu Australia Day 26 January Mon Spring Festival 16-20Feburary Mon to Fri Good Friday 3April Fri Easter 6 April Mon InternationalLabourDay 1-4May Fri,Mon K
Procedure for the China Online Visa Processing System
Effective from 15/09/2025, please visit the Chinese Visa Application Service Center website atwww.visaforchina.cn, select "Australia - Sydney," and enter the web page for Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Sydney. This web page is intended for ordinary passport holders residing in New South
Postal Service Checklist
Postal service ONLY apply to theNew South Wales, Queensland, the Northern Territory, or the Australian Capital Territory applicants who are eligible to the fingerprint exemption policies. 1.For details of the fingerprint exemption policy: 1.1"Important Notice on the Collection of Fingerprints from
Notice on Fingerprints Collection Exemptions for Chinese Visa Applications
To further facilitate visa applications, fingerprints collection will be exempted for eligible Chinese visaapplicants 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 colle
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）
Notice on Launching the China Online Visa Processing System
Dear Applicants, To further enhance the efficiency of visa applications and optimize service procedures, theChinese Visa Application Service Center in Sydney will launch the China online visa processing system in collaboration with the Consulate General of The People's Republic of China in Sydney (F
Notice on the Availability of VIP Services
In order to further enhance service quality and provide a more convenient, comfortable, and efficient visa application experience for applicants in need, our center has previously launched VIP services, which have since received wide recognition and positive feedback from applicants.We would like to
HKSAR Government Adjusts Submission Procedure for Visa Application
Effective as from January 17, 2025, the Immigration Department (ImmD) of HKSAR Government further promotes electronic services for visa applications. Applicants of the following visa categories, namely employment, talents, investment, training, working holiday scheme, and residence as dependants, sh