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Business Travel Requirements for a China Visa for Australian Citizens

  1. Visa May Not Be Required

    The Government of China has implemented a temporary visa-free regime until December 31st, 2025. During this period no visa is required for a maximum stay of up to 30 days.

    Please keep in mind that even if staying less than 30 days, you must:

    • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change


    For stays of longer than 30 days, a visa is required. Please contact the embassy to obtain your visa.

Tourist Travel Requirements for a China Visa for Australian Citizens

  1. Visa May Not Be Required

    The Government of China has implemented a temporary visa-free regime until December 31st, 2025. During this period no visa is required for a maximum stay of up to 30 days.

    Please keep in mind that even if staying less than 30 days, you must:

    • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change


    For stays of longer than 30 days, a visa is required. Please contact the embassy to obtain your visa.

View a China Visa

Want to see what a visa to China looks like? You can view a sample visa for China and see what information it contains.

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Travel Visa Widget

Want to make it easy for your website visitors to find out if they need a visa for an upcoming trip?

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Digital Photo Service

The VisasDirect Digital Photo Service is an excellent way to deliver a digital photo for your visa application. Simply upload your photo and our Photo Service experts will ensure that it meets the guidelines for your application before printing it and submitting it to the embassy.

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