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Current status Checked 25 August 2026 Eligible ordinary Australian passport holders may currently enter mainland China without applying for a visa for tourism, business, family or friends visits, exchange and transit for a stay of up to 30 days under the programme currently stated to run through 31 December 2026. Entry policy can change, and border authorities decide admission in each case.
This guide separates visa-free eligibility from the visa process. Verify the latest notice from the Chinese Embassy in Australia and the applicable immigration authority before buying non-refundable travel.
Not when the traveler holds an eligible ordinary Australian passport and the purpose and planned stay meet all current visa-free conditions. A visa is still required for work, study, journalism, residence, an ineligible activity or a stay beyond the permitted period.
Visa-free travel does not mean document-free travel. Carry evidence that explains the route and purpose, and ensure every booking uses the passport name exactly.
Valid ordinary passport Use the same passport for check-in and entry. Confirm its condition and validity against current official requirements rather than relying on a generic rule.
Onward or return travel Keep accessible evidence of departure within the permitted stay when it supports the itinerary. Accommodation and contact details Save the first hotel's Chinese address, booking confirmation and a reachable contact.
Apply for the category matching the real purpose when the traveler is not covered by the waiver. Do not enter as a tourist to undertake work or another activity requiring authorization, and do not assume repeated entries are a substitute for the correct status.
Use the Chinese Embassy in Australia's current visa page and online processing instructions to identify the responsible submission channel. Jurisdictions and service arrangements can change.
Canberra applicants Check the current official jurisdiction and submission directions; do not travel to an address copied from an old article.
Sydney applicants Confirm the service location and whether an online preliminary review is required before passport submission.
Melbourne applicants Use the official portal to verify the responsible office for the applicant's residential address.
Perth applicants Check current Western Australia instructions, appointment requirements and accepted delivery method.
Brisbane applicants Confirm Queensland jurisdiction and current submission steps before preparing travel to a center.
Adelaide applicants Verify whether the current process is local, postal or assigned to another service location.
Visa categories follow purpose, not convenience. Tourism, business, family visits, study and work require different evidence. Read the official category checklist completely and answer every application question accurately.
Passport
Provide the original passport and requested copies exactly as the current checklist specifies.
Application and photograph
Complete the current online application carefully and follow the current photograph specification.
Check names, dates, previous travel and passport numbers for consistency before submission.
Supporting evidence The required evidence depends on category and personal circumstances. It may include itinerary, invitation, relationship, study or work documentation. Use the official checklist as the controlling source. The China pre-departure guide can then organize practical bookings.
Follow the current online review and passport-submission sequence. A preliminary online status is not final approval, and the mission may request additional material, biometrics or an interview.
Check the official fee, accepted payment method, collection date and delivery options at the time of application. Protect the passport and receipt, and do not pay an unverified intermediary who promises guaranteed approval.
Allow enough time for review and additional-document requests, while respecting any application window stated for the visa type. Do not rely on a permanent processing promise. Before flying, recheck entry conditions, then use the China travel tips for Australians and current safety guide.
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