China is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra and consulates-general in Camperdown, Brisbane, Joslin, Toorak and East Perth.
Each office serves a set area called a consular district. Check which office covers the state where you live before you book an appointment or post documents.
Which office of China covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney (Camperdown) |
| Victoria | Consulate-General in Melbourne (Toorak) |
| Queensland | Consulate-General in Brisbane |
| Western Australia | Consulate-General in Perth (East Perth) |
| South Australia | Consulate-General in Adelaide (Joslin) |
| Tasmania | Consulate-General in Melbourne (Toorak) |
| Northern Territory | Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
| Australian Capital Territory | Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
Offices of China in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
- Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla)Embassy of China in Canberra15 Coronation Drive, Yarralumla, ACT 2600+61262283830|+61262283998|+61262283838|+61262283864|+61262283969|+61262283966|+61262283991|+61262283820Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in Sydney (Camperdown)Consulate-General of China in Sydney39 Dunblane Street, Camperdown, NSW 2050+61285958012|+61285958002|+61285958050|+61285958040|+61285988011|+61285958021|+61285958051|+61285958041Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in BrisbaneConsulate-General of China in BrisbaneLevel 9, 79 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000+61 7 3210 6509Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in Adelaide (Joslin)Consulate-General of China in Adelaide83 Fifth Avenue, Joslin, SA 5070+61 8 8268 8807Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in Melbourne (Toorak)Consulate-General of China in Melbourne75-77 Irving Road, Toorak, VIC 3142+61398220604|+61398275985|+61399372308|+61398043683|+61398229415|+61398221249|+61398246450|+61398048603Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in Perth (East Perth)Consulate-General of China in Perth45 Brown Street, East Perth, WA 6004+61892218933|+61865571312|+61892203800Address, hours and services
Other government offices of China
These offices deal with trade, education or defence matters, not with passports or visas.
Embassy in Canberra (O'Malley): Cultural Office
- Address
- 6 Terrigal Crescent, O'Malley, ACT 2606
- Phone
- +61 2 6286 2465
Embassy in Canberra (O'Malley): Education Office
- Address
- 6 Dalman Crescent, O'Malley, ACT 2606
- Phone
- +61 2 6286 9982
Consulate-General in Sydney (Kensington): Education Office
- Address
- 19 Anzac Parade, Kensington, NSW 2033
- Phone
- +61 2 9662 1723
Consulate-General in Sydney (Redfern): Economic and Commercial Office
- Address
- 68 George Street, Redfern, NSW 2016
- Phone
- +61 2 9698 7788
Consular services of China for people in Australia
China's official channels list 12 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Notarial services for Chinese citizensThe embassy and consulates notarise a limited range of documents for Chinese nationals living in Australia: declarations, powers of attorney, marital status, signatures, seals and dates on documents, and fingerprints.
- First ordinary passport (adults)For Chinese citizens in Australia who have never held a passport.
- Ordinary passport renewalChinese citizens in Australia can renew an ordinary passport when it has under one year of validity, fewer than four blank visa pages, when their appearance has changed markedly or after a name change.
- Passport for children under 16 (including newborns in Australia)First passport, renewal or replacement for Chinese nationals under 16.
- Replacement of a lost, stolen or damaged passportReplaces an ordinary passport that was lost, stolen or damaged so it can no longer be used.
- Life certificate for Chinese pensionsRetirees living in Australia who receive a pension or retirement insurance from China can have the 'Eligibility review form for pension recipients residing abroad' certified, confirming they are alive.
- Travel document for children born abroad or of mixed-nationality parentsA Chinese Travel Document (旅行证) used instead of a passport to enter China.
- Visa application by postEligible applicants who qualify for the fingerprint exemption can send their visa application and passport by post to the Sydney centre instead of attending in person.
- Visa for China (ordinary passports)Holders of Australian and third-country ordinary passports who need a Chinese visa (tourism, business, family visit, study, work, transit and other categories) apply through the China Online Visa Processing System and then lodge at a Visa Application Service Centre.
Other services listed by China
- Registration of Chinese citizens in AustraliaChinese citizens staying in Australia can register with the missions so they can be contacted and helped in an emergency. Registration is done in the 'overseas Chinese citizen registration' feature of the China Consular Affairs app. Official page
- Diplomatic, service and courtesy visasForeign officials and holders of diplomatic, service or courtesy passports apply for these visas directly with the mission rather than at the visa application centres. Official page
- Visas and entry permits for Hong Kong and Macao SARThe Sydney visa page has guides for visas to the Hong Kong and Macao SARs, and the consulate also issues Hong Kong SAR entry permits to Chinese citizens. Perth lists a 'Travel to Hong Kong and Macau' section. Official page
Before you contact China's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.