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China's 240-hour Visa-Free Transit Policy
The National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on 17 Dec 2024 that it will fully relax and optimize the visa-free transit policy, which is effective immediately. The stay duration for foreign nationals eligible for visa-free transit has been extended from the previous 72 hours and 144 hours
Adjustment on Business Hours
According to some arrangements, from 2 January, the business hours of the Center will be adjusted to: Monday to Friday (10:00 AM to 14:00 PM) Please arrange your visa application accordingly. Chinese Visa Application Service Center Sydney 20/12/2024
Notice on issue 5-year multi-entry business, tourism, and family visit visa for Australian ordinary passport holders
The Embassy and Consulates of China in Australia to issue 5-year multi-entry business, tourism, and family visit visa for Australian ordinary passport holders.
Notification to prevent telephone fraud
Recently, some people reported that they received a call from our center (+ 61-2-94758800), saying the receiver have parcels seized by the customs, or the phone was connected without sound. After verification, the criminals use the number software to forge the call number, posing as visa center pers
Notice on Termination of Consular Authentication Services
Since Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents enters into force between China and Australia, our center will cease providing consular authentication services starting from November 7, 2023. For applicants who have authentication appointments with our Center
Notice on Fingerprints Collection of Visa Applicants
1. According to relevant Chinese laws and regulations, and with reference to international practice and experience,starting from 8th February 2021, the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in Australia and Chinese Visa Application Service Centers will start biometric data collection and collecting all ten fing