Retirees 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. The service is free.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy consular hall in Canberra (15 Coronation Drive, Yarralumla ACT; ACT and NT) and the Consulates-General in Sydney (NSW), Melbourne (VIC and TAS), Brisbane (QLD), Perth (WA) and Adelaide (SA). Apply at the post that covers the state where you live.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of China.
How to apply
Use the pension module of the China Consular Affairs app, or attend the post covering your address in person. Alternatively, get a 'proof of life' notarised by an Australian notary and apostilled. Someone you authorise can lodge for you, but in the fourth consecutive year you should attend in person.
Documents you need
- Completed and signed eligibility review form
- Applicant's valid passport
- If lodged by an agent: agent's passport and a power of attorney notarised by an Australian notary
Fees and processing time
- Free
Good to know
Page dated 1 August 2023.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by China's official channels, last checked on 25 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of China in Australia
- First ordinary passport (adults)
- Notarial services for Chinese citizens
- Ordinary passport renewal
- Passport for children under 16 (including newborns in Australia)
- Replacement of a lost, stolen or damaged passport
- Travel document for children born abroad or of mixed-nationality parents
- Visa application by post
- Visa for China (ordinary passports)