Notice on Fingerprints Collection Exemptions for Chinese Visa Applications

To further facilitate visa applications, fingerprints collection will be exempted for eligible Chinese visa applicants who apply for short-term visas (stay in China for no more than 180 days) until December 31, 2026.Applicants for Category D, J1, Q1, S1, X1 and Z visas will still follow a fingerprints collection procedure as required.

Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Melbourne

19  December 2025