Yes, if you’re travelling to Australia from China, you’ll need to obtain a valid visa before you arrive. For most short-term visits, Chinese passport holders should apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600).
- Electronic visa: The Visitor visa is entirely electronic and digitally linked to your passport. You do not have to carry a physical copy.
- How to apply: The Visitor visa application is completed online through the Department of Home Affairs website. You will be required to complete the application, upload documents and pay the visa fee.
- Validity: The Visitor visa allows Chinese citizens to visit Australia as a tourist, to visit family or friends, or as a business visitor for three, six or twelve months depending on your approval.
Please note this page is intended to provide general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Tourism Australia is not the Australian government visa granting authority. For information on visas to enter Australia, visitors should seek the most up-to-date information from Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. Australian visa regulations (including visa application charges) change from time to time. The information provided here is valid at the time of publication, but visitors should check this information is still current by visiting the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
